Space To Grow.

The article reports that Israel is eyeing two space projects that will allow it to place satellites into orbit quickly during a crisis. The dual-path approach could see Israel field a new satellite launcher and a new spacecraft design. Underlying technology efforts for both initiatives are already underway. The program to field a tactically responsive launcher is shaped by Israel's unique geographic constraints. The existing Shavit rocket has to be fired west-to-east across the Mediterranean to avoid violating the airspace of Israel's neighbors.