On: Israel’s Beresheet Spacecraft Moon Landing Attempt...

[dmix]

The prime minister of Isreal announced they'll try again in two years. So that judgment may be a little premature.

Regardless knowledge transfer isn't limited to either of those.

[electriclove → dmix]

Is this a government venture or private? I read that it is private but then I see quotes about the PM like this.

[Itaxpica → electriclove]

Private but partially funded by the government; the PM was at the launch and had (before the crash) been trumpeting it as a success for the country as a whole

[sanxiyn → dmix]

I understood incorrectly then. Nice to hear.

[dvirsky → sanxiyn]

What he said was more along the lines of "I hope we'll try again in a couple of years", really non committing.

[nir → SEJeff]

It doesn't make much difference any way. It's a private venture, his statement was just meant as cheer leading / consolation. I do hope they'll have another go, but it has very little to do with who's in government.