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ULTRASAT : Israel’s First Space Telescope Mission

ULTRASAT : Israel’s First Space Telescope Mission

NASA will launch Israel’s first space telescope mission, the Ultraviolet Transient Astronomy Satellite (ULTRASAT) in early 2026.

  • ULTRASAT is an ultraviolet observatory with a large field of view, that will investigate the secrets of short-duration events in the universe, such as supernova explosions and mergers of neutron stars.
  • It is planned to launch into a geostationary orbit around Earth
  • NASA will provide the launch opportunity, Flight Payload Adapter, and other launch-related responsibilities for ULTRASAT