The largest satellite constellation built by Israeli students enters space | World News

New Delhi: Nine microsatellites designed and developed by Israeli high school students are activated into space, according to the Israel Space Agency (ISA).

ISA said on social media platforms that it called it “the largest Israeli satellite constellation built by students from nine cities.” The satellite was launched from the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket at the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

According to SpaceX, the satellite was launched at 8.43 am local time.

The satellites, including the first Druze satellite developed by students from the Druze community, said the ISA in a separate statement on its website.

The satellite development was part of the Tevel 2 national project led by ISA and Tel Aviv University, resulting in 10.5 million shekels (about $2.88 million), the statement said.

The statement said the project aims to connect different Israeli communities and promote equal opportunities in science and technology education.

The Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology, in partnership with Tel Aviv University and nine local authorities, launched the Tevel 2 project with a budget of 10.5 million.

The program involves the establishment of satellite communications stations, allowing students to track task data and manage operations.

“We have witnessed a successful combination of scientific excellence, technical education and social integration,” said ISA Director Uri Oron.

He added that the Telephone 2 project proves the power of Israel’s innovation.

“These satellites will not only provide vital scientific data, but they can also inspire the next generation of Israeli space scientists,” Oren said.

The project is designed to operate for about three years and is designed to inspire the next generation of space engineers and scientists in Israel.