About Rakia
Vision
Driven by the vision of “space for all,” Rakia, a public benefit company, is dedicated to advancing and developing the space sector in Israel through local and international partnerships, with a focus on human spaceflight.
Born from the April 2022 voyage of Israeli astronaut Eytan Stibbe to the International Space Station as an Ax-1 mission crew member, the Rakia mission demonstrated the vast potential of activity and research in space. Rakia is driven by a conviction that this field can be made accessible to a wide range of populations, inspiring people, encouraging curiosity and innovation, and promoting peace, social responsibility and planetary sustainability.
Activities
Rakia champions initiatives and activities that make space accessible across research, industry, education and culture. Through its activities on the International Space Station, Rakia empowers entrepreneurs, researchers and artists to test their innovative ideas in microgravity. Initiated and founded by Rakia, the Israel Space Forum is a platform for collaboration and business opportunities in the space sector.
To bring the vast possibilities of space to public awareness, Rakia leads a student community in partnership with academic institutions nationwide, organizes art exhibitions, runs visitor centers and develops accessible educational resources. Rakia also provides a platform for artists, historians and philosophers to engage in profound reflection on the meaning of space exploration and humanity’s place in the cosmos.
The Team
Eytan Stibbe
Astronaut, Director
Meirav Catriel-Straker
Director
Hadar Vernik Shalev
CEO
Melody Korman
Executive Director, Israel Space Forum
Maayan Honig
Project and Partnerships Manager
Yuval Slupsky
Media Manager
Yuval Priel
Content Development, Data Analysis, and Research
Odeya Geulayov
Video Editor
Yuval Malul
Head of Space Campus IL Community
Maya Shmit Younger
Head of Education and Development
Hadas Gur Arie
Head of Art
Kelly Ymar
Spokesperson
National Partners
International Partners
Impact Report
Our impact reports provide an in-depth look at the effects and achievements of Rakia’s activities in the space field
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