Israeli organization gears up for follow-up space mission in 2024, asks global research institutes to submit ideas for experiments

Beresheet 2 mission hopes to launch in 2024 and will see double landing of two small crafts that will detach from mothership, one of them aiming for far side

Joint SpaceIL and IAI venture will comprise orbiter and 2 landers; science minister says Emirates one of 7 countries interested in partnering on project

Scientists begin tagging specimens for research, warn public to stay away, though intrepid divers are expected to frequent underwater site

While admitting decision deviates from traditional once-a-year-philanthropy, organization says support for second attempt at moon landing represents fund's goal of inspiring Jews

Saying the holy book was the source of Israel's 'initiative, determination and daring,' Netanyahu promises to press ahead with a second attempt

While being honored at Independence Day ceremony, billionaire philanthropist goes off script to announce he will again contribute to lunar mission

Morris Kahn and Kfir Damari will receive honor during ceremony on May 8 for promoting tech education and encouraging innovation