Gizmodo

Watch Israel Make History as It Attempts to Land the Beresheet Probe on the Moon [Update: It Crashed]

Update 4:03 p.m. ET: Unfortunately, the SpaceIL team lost contact with the Beresheet probe. Details here. On Thursday afternoon, the Beresheet probe will attempt to land on the lunar surface. If all ...
NBC News

First private space probe on the moon could bring new era of space exploration'

Beresheet is the first word of the Hebrew Bible, meaning “in the beginning.” It’s also the apt name of the robotic lander that an Israeli start-up is planning to launch to the moon on Feb. 21. If the ...
Digital Journal

First private space probe on the moon to launch this week

Beresheet is the Hebrew name of the Book of Genesis, meaning “in the beginning.” And it is a totally appropriate name for Israel’s very first venture into space. Beresheet is set to launch from Cape ...
Wall Street Journal

Israeli Nonprofit’s Moon Mission Crashes During Landing

A small spacecraft launched by an Israeli nonprofit crashed while trying to land on the moon Thursday, dashing hopes for the first lunar landing by a private organization. The craft, named Beresheet ...