Israel space agency and Space Florida will promote educational programs in science and technology

The Israeli Space Agency and Space Florida signed a memorandum of understanding on Thursday. The signing ceremony was attended by the Minister of Science and Technology, MK Ofir Akunis, Governor of the State of Florida, Mr. Ron de Santis, CEO of Spice Florida, Frank DeLo, Director General of the Ministry of Science and Technology Ran Bar, Yitzhak Ben-Israel, Chairman of the Israeli Space Agency and Avi Blassberger, Director of the Israeli Space Agency.
As part of the agreement, the institutions will work together to launch educational programs to promote science and technology in Israel and Florida, and will work to identify common challenges in the field of space in order to address academic and industrial challenges in dealing with climate, agriculture and water challenges.
Science Minister Ofir Akunis said that "Israel's cooperation in science, technology and the field of space crosses borders and is growing all over the world. It is strengthened especially when it comes to our fruitful dialogue with the United States. I congratulate the Governor, Mr. Ron de Santis, and thank him for his visit to Israel and for his support. It is a great privilege and a great honor to work together with the Governor in launching joint resources to improve our common future. "
"The great efforts we have invested in this past year have borne fruit in reaching this special status: The Israel Space Agency at the Ministry of Science and Technology and Spice Florida are willing to work together to map potential areas and establish cooperation to create space exploration, scientific research and innovation missions," said Avi Blassberger. All through the joint promotion of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, a great step for the welfare of our communities and our peoples. "
The Governor of Florida, Ron de Santis, said: "We are encouraging partnerships that will benefit both Florida and Israel's space industries, and I would like to thank the directors of the Israeli Space Agency for their partnership in creating opportunities and expanding cooperation and enrichment in the fields of research and education for our students. To new heights. "
The cooperation between the Israeli Space Agency and Spice Florida has grown much stronger in recent years. The director of Space Florida visited the Ilan Ramon 2019 International Space Conference and took part in the Space Initiative and Space Lab workshops held last January as part of the Israel Space Week.