Isaac Ben-Israel to get International Astronautical Federation prize
(Forum islamists sure very jealous)https://www.jpost.com/science/space/article-784076
Israeli scientist Prof. Isaac Ben-Israel is set to be the first Israeli to be awarded the Distinguished Service Award by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) in recognition for his "outstanding contribution" to space science, the IAF announced Sunday.
Ben-Israel has long been a major player in Israel's space and cyber sectors. In the past, he served in the Israel Air Force and managed to head the Defense Ministry's Directorate for Defense Research and Development and Technological Infrastructure (MAFAT). This saw him make numerous contributions to Israel's defense sector, in particular in the realm of space.
His work was so extensive that he became a two-time recipient of the Israel Defense Prize.