January 27, 2026
19:00 - 21:00
The Innovation Center, Petah Tikva (Building I, 4th Floor)

As part of Israel Space Week, Out of the Box Aerospace invites you to an evening of extreme expeditions and advanced technology.

The event will take place at the Innovation Center in Petah Tikva, connecting two fascinating worlds: the extreme conditions of the North Pole and the complex engineering of satellites in space. The evening is designed for young adults (ages 18-25) and offers a rare opportunity to hear about human survival alongside Israel's technological capabilities in space.

Event Exclusive: During the evening, we will officially open registration for the *Global Aerospace Academy (GAA)*, an international college for space and aviation studies.

The Speakers
Dr. Reut Sorek-Abramovich
Space researcher and leader of space training expeditions in extreme conditions

Dr. Sorek-Abramovich is an astrobiologist, entrepreneur, and analog astronaut dedicated to researching the future of humanity in space. As a co-founder of D-MARS and the Israeli Mars Society, she specializes in researching life in extreme environments. Currently an International Fellow of The Explorers Club, she leads polar expeditions that simulate off-world conditions—research that directly bridges the gap between our ice caps and Mars. Additionally, she serves as a department chair at the International Space University (ISU) and is the co-founder of the biotech startup Starstone.

Tal is an Engineer, with training and experience at IAI - Israel Aerospace Industries.

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Agenda

Orbital Mingling & Tour

Networking and a tour of the Innovation Center.

‍‍19:00

Dr. Reut Sorek-Abramovich
What happens to the body and mind at -40°C? A fascinating account of research at the edge of the world, and how it serves as the ultimate dress rehearsal for life on the "Red Planet".

Deep Freeze: Surviving the Pole & Mars


19:30

Tal – an Engineer at IAI (Israel Aerospace Industries): What are the engineering challenges, systems, technologies, and capabilities that place Israel at the forefront of the space field?

Israeli Satellites & Space
We will hear a fascinating overview of Israeli space and satellites from

20:00

Your Future in Space (GAA) & Q&A
*Out of the Box Team*

Unveiling the Global Aerospace Academy: The international program combining studies, practical internship, and industry experience.

20:30

Registration & Mingling Time

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Judges

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Selection Committee

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