Israel to launch national space lab with $11M investment

The Israel Innovation Authority and the Israel Space Agency have announced a joint initiative to establish a national R&D laboratory dedicated to space technology development. This facility will provide Israeli companies with the physical infrastructure necessary to test technologies in orbit, effectively lowering the high barriers to entry for the space sector. By offering subsidized launch costs and technical support, the government aims to boost the competitiveness of Israel's space industry on the global stage.