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Israeli Space Week to Be Celebrated Next Week

Israeli Space Week 2026 runs Jan 25-29 with dozens of events, including the Ilan Ramon International Space Conference featuring nine global astronauts.

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Jerusalem, 22 January, 2026 (TPS-IL) — Israeli Space Week will be celebrated from January 25-29, with dozens of events, space fairs, exhibitions, conferences, stargazing and experiential activities for the whole family. The highlight of the week – the Ilan Ramon International Space Conference, which will host an international team of nine astronauts from around the world, senior figures in the global space industry, NASA leaders, researchers, and space industry professionals.

During the week, dozens of conferences and performances, unique technology exhibitions and interactive content for the whole family will take place throughout the country. Space Week is a central meeting point for Israeli space activities and connects industry, research, government, education and culture, making the achievements of the global and Israeli space industry accessible to the general public.

Space Week marks the pinnacle of the local space industry, attracting senior figures from the international industry, astronauts, researchers and entrepreneurs to Israel. Held close to the anniversary of the Columbia shuttle disaster, the week reflects the development of the Israeli space industry and its ongoing commitment to international collaboration and action.

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