Israel Space Agency

The Israel Space Agency (סוכנות החלל הישראלית) is a government body operating under the Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology. It functions as a national coordinator for civil space activities rather than a primary manufacturer, focusing on the development of satellite technologies and ground-based infrastructure. The agency is positioned at the top of the national value chain, setting policy and funding research to support a domestic industrial base capable of producing high-performance, lightweight space systems. Key programmes involve long-standing partnerships with domestic contractors such as Israel Aerospace Industries and Rafael. International collaboration is central to its operations, notably with NASA on the Beresheet lunar missions and with CNES on the Venμs environmental monitoring satellite. The agency also coordinates with the European Space Agency and DLR on scientific payloads. Major assets under its purview or historical development cycles include the Ofeq and Amos satellite series, as well as the Shavit launch vehicle. Prospective partners should verify the specific export control regulations governing Israeli dual-use technologies before initiating technology transfers. As a lean administrative body, the agency often directs operational enquiries to its primary industrial contractors. Buyers should confirm the current status of specific mission funding and the availability of ground station windows for international joint ventures.