Israel is to launch its first moon mission, sending an unmanned spacecraft to collect data to be shared with NASA. According to a report, the 585-kilogram Beresheet (Genesis) spacecraft is to lift off atop a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Mission control will be in Yehud, near Tel Aviv.
Source: News On AIR
Static/Current Takeaways Important For NIACL AO Mains Exam:
- Israel Capital: Jerusalem, Currency: Israeli new shekel.
