1. Science and technology for national development: The case of Israel's space program
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Paikowsky, Deganit and Ben Israel, Isaac
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ASTRONAUTICS & state , *TECHNOLOGICAL innovations , *GOVERNMENT agencies , *ECONOMIC development , *SPACE exploration , *OUTER space - Abstract
Abstract: In the last 25 years Israel developed highly advanced space industry and capable indigenous infrastructure of space technology. The special interconnections between the academia, the industry and different government agencies had a valuable influence on this successful process. This paper identifies and analyzes the characteristics of this partnership. It addresses the issue of sustaining this partnership and maintain it as a major driving force of the Israeli space program in order to provide some conclusions for similar actors, seeking to enhance their space activities and capabilities. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
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- 2009
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