You can launch an object into space: As part of NASA's first mission to land on the moon in 50 years, the Israel Space Agency is looking for an idea for items to be launched with the spacecraft in 2021 • Want to sign up? Here are all the details
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A rare opportunity to launch an object into space:
The Israeli Space Agency, Ministry of Science and Technology, invites you to offer an item that the State of Israel will send to the moon as part of the Artemis program, in which NASA will launch the Orion spacecraft into orbit around the moon.
what's the matter?
As part of the Artemis 1 mission, NASA will launch the "Orion" spacecraft into orbit without astronauts next year, 50 years after the last landing on the moon in 1972, in order to test all systems and ensure their safety before a manned mission.
The Artemis program includes the development of long-term plans, including the establishment of the moon as a base for astronauts to travel deep into the solar system.
In honor of the beginning of the exciting journey that will be launched in November 2021 - the Israeli Space Agency has the unique right to attach to the spacecraft's journey a number of symbolic and small items, which will be returned to us at the end of the journey to the moon and presented to the general public.
So what can you offer to send to the moon?
The object can be used for education, public display, increasing awareness of the occupation of space, etc. It should be small and light, the more it is, the more likely it is to be chosen.
In any case, the dimensions of the object shall not exceed 43 cm in height, 50 cm in width and 21 cm in depth.
Also, it is not possible to send an electronic device of any kind, nor an object that contains any batteries or liquids.
It is not possible to send a toxic / dangerous / explosive object of any kind.
In addition, it is not possible to send a fragile object, for example one made of glass, or a collectible item - such as stamps or coins.
Registration closes next Monday, January 4, at 12:00 noon.
For details and registration
click here
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