Israel Space Agency (ISA; Hebrew: סוכנות החלל הישראלית, Sochnut HeHalal HaYisraelit) is a governmental body that coordinates all Israeli space research programs with scientific and commercial goals. It was established in 1983 and is currently headed by Aluf (retired) professor Yitzhak Ben Yisrael. Israel is the smallest country with indigenous launch capabilities.
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