India–Israel: Shaping the Future of Space | Hilla Haddad Chmelnik
The Next Space Revolution: How India & Israel Are Redefining Orbit | Exclusive with Hilla Haddad Chmelnik
From Earth to orbit, the next global technological race is no longer just about reaching space—it’s about transforming how we build, supply, and operate in it.
On this special episode marking National Space Day, The Jerusalem Wallah TV sits down with Hilla Haddad Chmelnik, Co-founder & CEO of Moonshot Space and former Director General of Israel’s Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology.
From launching satellites in the Israeli Air Force to driving national innovation policy, Hilla breaks down:
The "FedEx to Space" Vision: Why traditional rocket launches have hit their ceiling and how Moonshot Space is building on-demand logistics for orbit.
A 1.7 KM "Bridge to Space": Plans for an electromagnetic launcher and manufacturing partnerships in Tamil Nadu, India.
Deep-Tech Meets Scale: Combining Israel’s R&D prowess with India’s immense manufacturing, engineering talent, and space ambitions.
The Future of the Commercial Space Economy: Why orbital AI data centers, public-private partnerships, and lunar resources will shape the next global power dynamic.
Cultural Parallels: Turning chaos into opportunity and normalizing failure as a stepping stone to breakthrough innovation.
Watch the full conversation to explore how India and Israel are joining forces to lead the new era of commercial space exploration.
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