The Executive Space Course is your gateway to exploring the captivating world of current space and space-related activities, encompassing technology, science, business, and policies within each phase of a space program or mission. With a primary focus on innovation and AI, our comprehensive program is designed to equip you with the educational tools needed to navigate the intricacies of the space industry.
Located in Tel Aviv, a prominent hub for technological advancements, this course offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a dynamic learning environment. Engage in enlightening lectures, workshops, and interactive sessions led by industry experts. Delve into the latest trends and developments in the space sector, from satellite operations to space missions, and explore how AI is reshaping the future of space exploration. Gain valuable insights that will broaden your understanding and empower you to thrive in the rapidly evolving industry.
Beyond the course material, you’ll have the chance to connect with prominent industry leaders and fellow professionals. These connections will provide you with valuable networking opportunities that can be advantageous for your career and ventures in the space industry.
Executive Director| Israel Space Forum
AX-1 Astronauts, Rakia Mission
Director General The Ramon Foundation
Space telecommunications
Earth observation from space
Vice President – Space Commerce and Entrepreneurship
New Space & entrepreneurship
Space Finance
Space Medicine – What do you need to live in Space
Space Finance
Space mission design
Space outreach and education
Space and security
Satellite navigation and positioning
Human Spaceflight
Member of the ISU Faculty and of the ISU Academic Council
The physical environment of space
VP R&D at Astroscale Israel
Doctoral Researcher | Tel Aviv University
Founder@E2MC Ventures & Prometheus Life Technologies|Space Startups, Space Biotech, Space Education
System Engineer in Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)
Currently participants can only register in person for the Executive Space Course in TLV. (Subject to change on the basis of health regulations)
Class size is strictly limited. Register early.
Registration will be completed through the payment of a 500€ deposit to the Finance Unit before 17 October 2024. The payment of the remaining fees is due no later than 31 October 2024.
3900€ – includes the course fee, all course
materials, all lunches, one course-related
visit, and a reception.
esc@isunet.edu
Aseel Nama | Local Organizing Committee | isu@ramonfoundation.org.il | 050-9400676
Currently serving as the Executive Director of the Israel Space Forum, Melody is at the forefront of driving innovation and international collaboration within Israel’s space ecosystem. Through strategic partnerships and initiatives, she aims to position Israel as a key player in the global space industry while also fostering growth and development within the local space community.
In her role as Flight Operation Manager (2020-2022) for Israeli astronaut Eytan Stibbe’s “Rakia” mission to the International Space Station (ISS), Melody played a pivotal role in mission planning and programming and inflight management of complex operations in a dynamic environment.
Melody holds a dual B.Sc in Mechanical Engineering and Geosciences from Tel-Aviv University. During her studies, she served as the head of the mechanical team for TAU’s first CubeSat. She is also an alumna of the International Space University, having completed the Space Studies Program in 2020, and has volunteered across various ISU programs, including ESC21, SSP22, ESC22, and SSP23
In April 2022, Eytan Stibbe was a crew member of the Ax-1 first commercial astronaut crew to the International Space Station together with former NASA astronaut Michael Lopez-Alegria, Larry Connor and Mark Pathy. Eytan created the Rakia Mission in space, which was assembled by the Israeli private and public sectors, including educators, students, scientists and artists with the vision that space is for all. The Rakia Mission represents the first attempt to apply impact metrics to a space mission, and considering Eytan’s background in the impact investment field, this was a natural path to take.
Eytan Stibbe, Founding partner of Vital Capital, has been involved with investing in developing countries for over 30 years and is considered a driving force behind the Impact model for investment in infrastructure development. He has professional experience working across a variety of sectors, including agriculture, education, healthcare and utilities. Examples include creation of international financial solutions for the design and construction of rural and urban communities, regional air traffic control systems and STEM focused educational institutes. These large-scale business ventures, require deep understanding of the community needs, a unique insight and vision from conception through execution, and are guided by two principles: humanitarian objectives and economic stability.
Eytan Stibbe lives in Israel, is a board member of the Center for African Studies at Ben Gurion University, a member of the World Economic Forum as well as a governor and board member at several universities and NGOs dedicated to supporting the education, wellbeing and culture of underprivileged communities.
Gil Doron is an experienced C level executive in the fields of operating and partnerships leader in the social, Nonprofit and Non-Government organizations in Israel.
Driven by the value of equal opportunity to everyone, Gil takes pride in providing a true impact on Israel’s future leaders by finding the exact interface between all sectors.
Maya Glickman-Pariente is an accomplished professional and visionary leader, currently serving as the CEO of SPACECIALIST.
With an impressive track record of more than 20 years in space mission planning, satellite design, and operations, Maya has solidified herself as an expert in the space industry.
Her journey in the field began with a B.Sc. in Aerospace Engineering, followed by an M.E. in systems engineering from the prestigious Technion. During her academic pursuits, Maya’s passion for space exploration led her to participate in the 2003 International Space University (ISU) summer session program, adding an international dimension to her expertise.
Over the years, Maya has honed her skills and knowledge, achieving the distinguished STK Master (Level-3) certification, a testament to her proficiency in utilizing Systems Tool Kit for space-related tasks.
Maya’s extensive professional experience includes notable roles in Israel’s aerospace industry, contributing her expertise to renowned institutions such as Rafael, IAI, Elbit, and Ayecka communication systems. Additionally, she served as a satellite engineer for AMOS communication satellites, including AMOS-1, AMOS-2, and AMOS-3, showcasing her involvement in critical satellite projects.
Furthermore, Maya’s expertise extends beyond national boundaries, as she has been a mission analyst and space operations expert for both Effective Space Solutions and Sky and Space Global, further solidifying her standing as an international space industry leader.
Beyond her illustrious career, Maya has also been involved in fostering the next generation’s interest in space through engagements with students and high-school projects. Her dedication to inspiring
future space enthusiasts exemplify her commitment to the growth and development of the space sector.
As the CEO of SPACECIALIST, Maya continues to push the boundaries of space exploration, driving innovation and excellence in the industry. Her exceptional background and forward-thinking approach have made her a respected figure in the space community, and her contributions to the field are sure to leave a lasting impact on
the future of space missions and satellite operations.
She is also the creator and founder of a unique digital online practical space engineering course (“My space academy”), available in Hebrew and soon to be translated into several languages to be shared with the worldwide space community.
Prof. Dan G. Blumberg serve as Chair of the Israel Space Agency. He is the Vice President for Regional and Industrial Development, and Incumbent of the Simon Family Chair in Remote Sensing at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. From 2014 through 2019 Prof. Blumberg served as the Vice-President and Dean for Research and Development.
Prof. Blumberg received his Ph.D. from Arizona State University (1993) where he studied and worked in the Planetary Geology Group and focused on aeolian processes and microwave radar remote sensing to study arid zone environments and planetary geology.
Prof. Blumberg was a Co-I on the SRL (Spaceborne Radar Laboratory) mission, SRTM mission and other space missions. Prof. Blumberg has been working for the past 20 years on analysis of multi-parameter remote sensing data including radar, hyperspectral, multi-spectral and GPR data; he published numerous papers in the areas of windblown geomorphology and target and anomaly detection.
Prof. Blumberg combined field studies with the use of remote sensing data; he recently led the development and successful launch of a Nanosatellite, BGUsat – a 3U cubesat with a shortwave infrared imager onboard.
Prof. Blumberg has been a leader in the development of the IT and cyber eco-system in Beer-Sheva, he brought over 40 multi-national companies, 70 startups and almost 300 new engineers to the advanced technologies park in Beer-Sheva.
Prof. Blumberg is also a member of a national committee deigned to leverage the AI industry and research in Israel; he was recently elected to be an academy member of the International Academy of Astronoautics.
Kelli Kedis Ogborn’s leadership has played a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of companies
entering the space market. With extensive experience in R&D and cutting-edge technology
applications for the U.S. government and private sector, her methodologies guide organizations
and companies that are transitioning from development ecosystems to market capitalization.
In her role as Vice President of Space Commerce and Entrepreneurship at Space Foundation,
Kedis Ogborn leads Space Commerce Institute, an initiative aimed at providing valuable insights
and actionable programming to empower countries, individuals, and companies to carve out
their niche and thrive in the rapidly expanding space economy.
Prior to joining Space Foundation, Kedis Ogborn was President and Chief Operating Officer of
Advanced Rockets Corporation (an aerospace company specializing in hypersonic flight),
President and Chief Executive Officer of H.S. Dracones (a consulting company specializing in
technology commercialization) and was contracted as the Congressional Liaison to the Defense
Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). In the DARPA liaison role, she provided advice to
senior leadership and technical offices on Congressional engagement strategies to maintain the
agency’s position and reputation as a premier science and technology organization.
Kedis Ogborn is an often-published author and speaker on the market applications of
innovation and has worked extensively as an authoritative voice within the emerging space
economy – qualifying and quantifying the economic drivers and technology trends driving the
industry forward and shaping its investment potential and growth. She is also a frequent panel
reviewer and technology assessor for commercialization merit of government R&D proposals
and mentor for entrepreneurs.
She holds an International Security and Conflict Resolution Bachelor’s Degree from San Diego
State University, a Political Science Bachelor’s Degree from Stockholm University, and a
Master’s Degree in Government and Security Studies from The Johns Hopkins University.
Ran Ginosar received BSc EE&CS (scl) from the Technion in 1978 and PhD from Princeton University in 1982. He served on the Technion EE & CS faculty since 1983. Ran has visited U of Utah in 1989-1990 and Intel Research in Oregon 1997-1999. He has co-founded several companies in the area of VLSI architecture. Ran has founded and led Ramon.Space (prev. Ramon Chips) over close to 20 years, innovating in high-performance Space computing. Ran is interested in computer architecture and in Space engineering.
Renana comes from a strong technical background with extensive product and managerial experience in the areas of Technology, Global Innovation and strategy.
Today, she is a General Partner at Grove Ventures, a leading Israeli early stage, deep technology fund.
Prior to joining Grove Ventures, Renana worked at Applied Materials, a global technology leader, in various product and technical management positions. Her previous position was an engineering fellow at the Center for Innovation in Global Health Technologies at Northwestern University developing diagnostic devices for poor resourced countries.
Renana hold a BSc (Tel Aviv University) and MSc (Northwestern University) Engineering.
ISU SSP96 graduate and Ramon foundation space mentor and space judge. Founder and Director of the Israel Aerospace Medicine Institute (IAMI). Space researcher in biomedical space domain since 1993, with over 40 researchers. Leads as the senior space doctor in Axiom Ax1 Space Rakia mission of the Israel Space Agency and the Ramon Foundation, with Eight of the leading Biomed projects to be launched to the International Space Station in 2022.
Principal Investigator in six international projects launched in five NASA space shuttle missions. Initiated and established the forum for the community of biotechnology researchers in Israel. Senior Manager of Merchavia Capital and Public Investment Company. VP of Business Development and Medical Director at the Neurim pharmaceutical company and VP of KMDA (NASDAQ: KMDA) with over $ 100 million each sales turnover.
Leads projects of the development of technological monitoring and control systems in the IDF, Mapat, and the Ministry of Defense (ANTAL, MARAN, MARLAT, GRLN, RLR, Mashgouit, BoosterLife, Canari, RexMed) to lead entrepreneurship The start-up companies in various high-tech fields in cooperation with Elbit, Spectralink, IAI and Motorola, including regulatory approvals in 40 countries around the world with global partners such as Teva, Pfizer, Ipsen, and Takeda.
Regional medical director at Maccabi multi-division healthcare system, with over $40 million annual operating budget serving more than 100,000 unique members annually. In 2020 managed the first national Coronavirus waking-in community clinic in one of the world’s highest COVID prevalence and record red zone regions and established the first national Post-COVID Community medical clinic. A pilot and Senior Aviation Physician graduate. Holds an MD from Ben Gurion University, an MBA from Northwestern University Business School and Master of Management Health Informatics and Analytics (MHI) from George Washington University.
Senior Director for satellites & ground systems at Image Sat International
(I.S.I).
International Space University SSP 2008 Alumni (Ilan Ramon – ISA
Scholarship).
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering (Technion Institute, Israel)
Master’s in Systems Engineering (Technion Institute, Israel)
In the space business for (nearly) two decades in various engineering and project / program
management roles, contributing to the design launch and commissioning of several missions
in the fields of remote sensing; Notably – Chief System Engineer of the VENµS French-Israeli
mission (operational) , the SHALOM Italian-Israeli mission, and commercial Lunar Surface
Access Service initiatives (LSAS / GENESIS).
Ran has been the Director-General at the Ramon Foundation since June 2015. During his tenure at the Foundation, it transformed from a small nonprofit to one of Israel’s most prominent nonprofits and a significant cornerstone in the Israeli space eco-system.
Ran led the Foundation to support the growth of the Israeli space eco-system, facilitating major space conferences, meetups, executive space course, and innovation workshops. These events and other networking platforms position the Foundation as the ‘gateway’ to the Israeli space sector.
As of August 2021, the Foundation has over 95 employees and a yearly budget of around 100 Mil. Nis. Aside from its spacetech activities, Foundation also operates education programs and teachers training in Israel, Southeast Asia, Africa & South America.
In 2021 the Foundation signed a contract with Eytan Stibbe & Axiom space. It became the first nonprofit ever to lead a crewed space mission as part of the AX1 mission.
Ran has been involved with Social entrepreneurship since 2008 and demonstrated successful history of managing, developing, planning, and executing international projects.
Prior to his work at the Foundation, Ran worked for 3.5 years as the head of business development at the strategic consulting company T.A.R.A. Ran has consulted leading public enterprises in Israel: local communities, Institutions of higher education, Hospitals, and Nonprofit organizations.
Ran was the Chairman of the student union in Tel-Aviv university till 2011 and as a member of the governing council of the national association of Israeli students. Among the rest, Ran was one of the founders of the entrepreneurship center in Tel-Aviv University and initiated the Housing Scholarship Fund of the Tel Aviv municipality. Ran was the Chairman of the board of “Dyonun” and established the community interest company – “Xtra Student.”
Ran is an international space university alumni (ESC 2019), he has a BA in Sociology and Literature from Tel-Aviv University, MBA in Business Management-Global strategy from IDC Herzliya, and graduated from the Grubb institution’s Leadership program in London,
Aside from his work at the Ramon Foundation, Ran was also a faculty member at the academic program – Global Consulting Practicum at the IDC Herzliya and Wharton school for business management in the USA. Ran is also a board member of 3 different organizations.
Ofer Lapid has a BSc and MSc in Electronics Systems Engineering from Tel Aviv University, an SSP08 alumnus, faculty and a member of the ISU board of trustees representing Israel Space Agency. Witnessed the STS-92 space shuttle launch and decided to advance his career to space. Performed senior roles in the Israeli National Space Program, notably as Chief Technology Officer, Mr. Lapid has more than two decades of experience is space mission design, Space systems and technologies, Space research and development as well as international cooperation. Mr. Lapid is a member of the Specialized Panel of Scientific Experts pursuant to the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) Outer Space Rules since 2016. At the EU Research Executive Agency Horizon 2020 program, as well as at the Israel Space Agency and the Israel Innovation Authority, Mr. Lapid serves as an expert evaluator.
He serves as a technological lead of the ULTRASAT astrophysical space mission, a cooperation of the Weizmann Institute of Science, DESY Berlin and NASA. Mr. Lapid is Co-founder and CTO of SpaceNest, a space focused startup incubator.
Tal Inbar is an independent space consultant and advisor, Board member of D-Mars, Israel Mars analogue missions, National coordinator for World Space Week, a member of the history committee of the International Academy of astronautics, member of AIAA and a senior research fellow of Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance, a Washington DC NGO. studied Political Science (Bachelor’s degree) and Security Studies (Master’s degree), both in Tel Aviv University, Israel. Inbar was the head of the Space Research Center of the Fisher Institute for air and space strategic studies from 2003 until 2019 when the institute was closed. In 2006 he co-founded the world appraised Ilan Ramon International Space Conference, and he is a member of its academic committee ever since.
Mr. Inbar follows the space programs of various countries for 30 years and has written numerous articles and op-eds in national and international media. Mr. Inbar is a frequent speaker at international conferences, workshops, and seminars and a visiting speaker on numerous think tanks including RAND, The Washington Institute and gave several briefings at the US Senate and Congress. Inbar is also a speaker at various HCoC (Hague Code of Conduct) conferences and presented his findings at a UNIDIR conferences in the UN HQ in Geneva and at the European parliament in Brussels. He is an adviser to the Israeli Space Agency on various issues, working with the strategic branch of Israel Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and consult the major defense contractors in Israel. Inbar is married and a father of daughter (14) and a boy (12.5). He lives in Kadima, Israel.
talinbar@fisherinstitute.org.il
Twitter: https://twitter.com/inbarspace
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tal-inbar1/
Francois Spiero studied science and engineering in France, in the USA (Cornell University) and at ISU. After receiving his Ph.D. in Space Studies in 1990, he went to the European Space Agency (ESA) and worked there in several areas, particularly in planetary exploration, telecommunications, and Earth observation. Francois Spiero then joined the French space agency (CNES) in 1997 and became a member of the French delegation to ESA.
In 2004, he was appointed Manager of Human Spaceflight and Exploration at CNES. In that capacity, Dr. Spiero dealt with ISS and astronaut affairs, parabolic flights, and human exploration. He chaired various European and international committees. He was also the CNES Program Manager of the French astronaut’s mission on board the ISS in 2016-2017. After that mission, Dr. Spiero became the CNES Strategic Foresight Manager. He was in charge of the French Space Foresight Observatory, which establishes long-term scenarios, notably related to permanent human settlements on the Moon and Mars.
In 2021, he was appointed European Space Affairs Manager at the French Prime Minister’s Office. In particular, he is a delegate to the Board of EUSPA, the space agency of the European Union.
Last but not least, Francois Spiero has a long experience of teaching at ISU and is a member of its Academic Council.
Raphael Roettgen, CFA, is the managing partner of E2MC Ventures, a space-focused venture
capital firm. He is also the author of “Hoch Hinaus”, an introductory book on space business, lectures on space entrepreneurship and finance at several universities including the International Space University and the Swiss Institute of Technology, and hosts the Space
Business Podcast.
Previously, Raphael has held senior roles at global investment banks and hedge funds and was also a fintech entrepreneur in Brazil.
He holds degrees in finance from Wharton, machine learning from PUC-Rio and space studies from the International Space University, where he also serves as a governing member.
Maayane is a distinguished faculty member at Bar Ilan University since October 2021. Her academic journey spans across various prestigious institutions around the world. She commenced her studies at the esteemed Ecole Normale Superieure in France, laying the foundation for her impressive career.
Throughout her academic tenure, Maayane actively participated in several research projects, making notable contributions to the BIPAC institute at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom, the Alcator C-mod project at MIT in Massachusetts, USA, and the seismology group at the Midi-Pyrenees Observatory in France.
Notably, she successfully completed her PhD at University College London (UCL), and further advanced her expertise through postdoctoral research in the experimental astrophysics group at the esteemed Weizmann Institute of Science. Continuing her pursuit of excellence, Maayane ventured into a second postdoctoral position at the Computational Research Division of the renowned Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, where she presently serves as a research affiliate. Her remarkable achievements and dedication to research have established her as a respected and accomplished scholar in her field.
BSc in Aerospace Engineering (cl) from the Technion Institute of Technology. M.A. in Security Studies (scl) with a thesis on US Space Policy (Tel Aviv University).
Alumni of the International Space University SSP program from 2015.
15 years of experience in R&D of advanced aerospace and defense systems, mostly in systems engineering roles.
Current role – VP R&D at Astroscale Israel, a subsidiary of Astroscale US.
Doctoral Researcher | Tel Aviv University
Yoav Simhony holds a BSc in Physics (with honors) and a B.E. in Electronics Engineering with a focus on Nonlinear Optics. Currently, a PhD candidate in Electronics Engineering specializing in Space Engineering at Tel Aviv University, Yoav has designed and launched space experiments deployed on the International Space Station and aboard cubesats, advancing innovative technologies in space research and engineering.