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Inside Israel’s Space Power: Satellites, Services, and the Secret Strength of the Israel Space Agency

Inside Israel’s Space Power: Satellites, Services, and the Secret Strength of the Israel Space Agency

On September 19, 1988, Ofek-1 became Israel’s first indigenous satellite, making Israel the eighth nation to orbit its own spacecraft. The Israel Space Agency (ISA) was established in 1983 under physicist Yuval Ne’eman to oversee Israel’s civilian space activities. The Shavit launch vehicle is a 20-meter-tall, three-stage solid-fuel rocket that can loft about 380 kg to a low Earth orbit when launching westward from Palmachim. The VENμS environmental satellite, launched in 2017 and operated through 2023, is a ~265 kg microsatellite built by Israel Aerospace Industries with France’s CNES to monitor vegetation and environmental parameters. AMOS-1, Israel’s first commercial telecom
From Startup Nation to Space Nation: Inside Israel’s Booming Satellite Industry

From Startup Nation to Space Nation: Inside Israel’s Booming Satellite Industry

Historical Background: From Ofeq to the Moon Israel’s space journey began modestly but ambitiously. In the 1960s, academia and defense researchers laid the groundwork for a national space program en.wikipedia.org. The Israeli Space Agency (ISA) was established in 1983 under the Ministry of Science (now Innovation, Science and Technology) to coordinate space activities en.wikipedia.org. Just five years later, in September 1988, Israel launched Ofeq-1, its first satellite, using a domestically developed Shavit rocket from Palmachim Airbase en.wikipedia.org. This successful launch made Israel one of only 8 countries at the time capable of launching satellites into orbit, a remarkable feat for
Israel’s Drone Laws in 2025 – Ultimate Guide to Regulations, Permits & No-Fly Zones

Israel’s Drone Laws in 2025 – Ultimate Guide to Regulations, Permits & No-Fly Zones

Recreational Drone Operator License is required for hobbyists in Israel, often called a „matayesen“ or UAS operator certificate, with applicants as young as 12 and an online theory exam, and minors under 16 must fly under adult supervision. Drones over 250 grams must be registered with the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI) in the online registry, carry an owner ID label, and pass a written knowledge test, with a registration fee around ₪30. Drones under 250 grams may be exempt from formal registration under upcoming rules, but any drone with a camera remains subject to Israel’s drone laws. The
9 August 2025
Stealth Jets, Standoff Missiles & Cyber Warfare: Inside Israel’s High-Tech Doha Strike.

Stealth Jets, Standoff Missiles & Cyber Warfare: Inside Israel’s High-Tech Doha Strike.

Technologies and Equipment Used in Israel’s September 10, 2025 Attack on Doha High-Tech Arsenal Deployed in Doha Fighter jets – stealth and range: Israel’s attack showcased its most advanced combat aircraft. Military experts believe the strike force centered on the F-35I “Adir” stealth fightergulfnews.com, Israel’s custom-enhanced variant of Lockheed Martin’s F-35. The Adir’s radar-evading design and Israeli-tailored electronic warfare suites allow it to slip through air defensesdefencesecurityasia.com. With an unrefueled range around 2,200 km (extended by drop tanks)abc.net.au, F-35Is flying from Israel’s Nevatim Air Base (~2,250 km from Doha) could approach the Gulf, launch weapons, and turn back without being seen. “Maybe the Saudis couldn’t pick
Internet Access in Israel

Internet Access in Israel

In early 2024, 92.1% of Israelis—about 8.51 million people—were online, according to DataReportal. Israel has about 10.40 million mobile subscriptions, yielding 112.5% mobile penetration due to multi-SIM usage. Roughly 92.9% of Israelis live in urban areas, with 7.1% rural. Median speeds are high: fixed broadband 167.4 Mbps and mobile 40.2 Mbps (early 2024), and Speedtest ranked Israel around 16th worldwide for fixed broadband with a median of 226.6 Mbps in January 2025. Fiber deployment reached about 45% of homes by early 2024, up from about 35% in 2023, with Bezeq and Partner (Unlimited FTTH) as the main fiber players. HOT
Nebius (NBIS) stock price slips after-hours as Israel AI supercomputer news meets jittery tape

Nebius (NBIS) stock price slips after-hours as Israel AI supercomputer news meets jittery tape

New York, January 21, 2026, 19:45 EST — After-hours Nebius Group N.V. shares slipped 0.4% to $98.87 in after-hours trading Wednesday, following the close of the regular U.S. session. The stock fluctuated between $93.10 and $102.38 during the day, with roughly 15.5 million shares changing hands. The drift is significant as it holds the Nasdaq-listed AI infrastructure stock under $100, a key threshold that usually attracts short-term traders. This follows a week marked by investors rapidly offloading high-beta tech at the slightest change in the macro environment. Nebius is grabbing attention for another reason. Israel’s national AI supercomputer just went
Figma (FIG) Stock Hits 12‑Month Low as Executives Sell $20M in Shares and AI Strategy Extends to Israel — November 16, 2025

Figma (FIG) Stock Hits 12‑Month Low as Executives Sell $20M in Shares and AI Strategy Extends to Israel — November 16, 2025

Market snapshot: FIG trades near record lows despite hypergrowth Figma, Inc. (NYSE: FIG) is ending the week under heavy pressure. As of Friday’s close on November 14, the design‑software company’s stock finished at $38.53, marking a new 12‑month low and sitting roughly 73% below its recent 52‑week high of $142.92.Investing.com+1 Even after the sell‑off, FIG still trades modestly above its July IPO price of $33, leaving early public investors slightly in the green while erasing much of the post‑IPO euphoria.Figma+1 Figma’s current market capitalization hovers around $19–20 billion, according to multiple real‑time quote services.Kraken+1 Today’s Figma headlines fall into two
Nebius (NBIS) stock slides 7% as Israel opens AI supercomputer access — what investors watch next

Nebius (NBIS) stock slides 7% as Israel opens AI supercomputer access — what investors watch next

New York, January 20, 2026, 13:20 (EST) — Regular session Shares of Nebius Group (NBIS) dropped 7.4% to $100.65 in early afternoon trading Tuesday, after fluctuating between $100.03 and $104.49. The Nasdaq-listed AI cloud company slipped $8.08 from its previous close, with roughly 10.9 million shares changing hands by midday. The drop was steeper than the wider retreat seen in tech stocks. Nvidia, known for its GPUs that drive most AI model training, slid roughly 3.4%. The Nasdaq-100 tracking Invesco QQQ ETF dropped about 1.5%, but AMD went against the grain, climbing close to 1.5%. Nebius drew attention after Israel’s
Nebius stock drops nearly 9% as tariff scare hits tech — Israel AI supercomputer rollout in focus

Nebius stock drops nearly 9% as tariff scare hits tech — Israel AI supercomputer rollout in focus

New York, Jan 20, 2026, 19:27 EST — After-hours Nebius Group N.V. (NBIS.O) shares closed down 8.68% on Tuesday and slipped again in after-hours trading, in a wider tech selloff tied to fresh tariff threats. The stock ended at $99.29 and was last around $98.63 in extended hours, when trading continues after the 4 p.m. close. (MarketWatch) The move matters because NBIS has become a fast-money proxy for AI data-center demand. When traders cut exposure, these names can gap and keep sliding even without a company-specific shock. It also resets the tone into Wednesday. Investors are trying to judge whether
Nebius (NBIS) stock swings as Israel AI supercomputer launch hits tape, investors eye contract deadlines

Nebius (NBIS) stock swings as Israel AI supercomputer launch hits tape, investors eye contract deadlines

New York, Jan 22, 2026, 14:43 EST — Regular session Nebius Group N.V. (NBIS) shares were down about 0.1% at $98.73 in afternoon trade on Thursday, after earlier rising more than 5% in a volatile session. The stock opened at $101.95 and has ranged from $96.97 to $103.93, with roughly 8 million shares traded. Moves like that matter for a company investors treat as a levered bet on rented graphics processing units (GPUs) — the chips that power AI model training — and on how fast new capacity turns into booked revenue. It does not take much to knock the
Boeing stock rises on $8.6 billion Pentagon F-15 deal for Israel as investors weigh defense backlog

Boeing stock rises on $8.6 billion Pentagon F-15 deal for Israel as investors weigh defense backlog

NEW YORK, December 30, 2025, 11:51 ET — Regular session Boeing shares rose about 1.9% to $221.33 in late-morning New York trading on Tuesday, after the Pentagon announced an $8.6 billion contract for fighter jets bound for Israel. Reuters The defense award matters now because investors have been leaning on any sign of steadier, longer-dated revenue as Boeing works through a multi-year operational reset. Big defense programs can help smooth results while the company tries to lift commercial production and deliveries, a key driver of cash. Reuters Boeing’s stock has stayed sensitive to headlines that speak to order visibility and
Boeing stock moves after-hours on $8.6 billion Pentagon F-15 deal for Israel

Boeing stock moves after-hours on $8.6 billion Pentagon F-15 deal for Israel

NEW YORK, December 30, 2025, 17:29 ET — After-hours Boeing stock rose about 0.6% to $218.50 in after-hours trading on Tuesday after the Pentagon said it awarded the company an $8.6 billion contract for the F-15 Israel Program, covering 25 new F-15IA fighter jets with an option for 25 more. Work will be performed in St. Louis and is expected to run through Dec. 31, 2035, the Pentagon said. The announcement came after U.S. President Donald Trump met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida, Reuters reported. The defense award matters because Boeing investors have been looking for clearer line-of-sight
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Advanced Micro Devices AMD stock price slides after hours as forecast doubts linger and Nvidia looms

Der Aktienkurs von Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) fällt nachbörslich, da Prognosezweifel bestehen und Nvidia im Fokus steht

6 Februar 2026
AMD-Aktien fielen am Donnerstag nachbörslich um 3,9 % auf 192,46 $. Das Unternehmen meldete für das vierte Quartal einen Rekordumsatz von 10,27 Mrd. Dollar, prognostizierte jedoch für das erste Quartal einen sequenziellen Umsatzrückgang auf etwa 9,8 Mrd. Dollar. Analysten hatten mit 9,67 Mrd. Dollar gerechnet. Verkäufe in China trugen 390 Mio. Dollar zum Quartalsergebnis bei.
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