Israel, Russia sign space agreement

Israel and Russia have agreed to increase co-operation on space research and exploration. Israel Space Agency Director Zvi Kaplan says proposed projects include remote sensing of Earth from space, planetary studies and space medicine. He says the two nations may also join forces on astrophysical research and satellite navigation.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the integration of Israel's advanced technology with Russia's developed space infrastructure is ``one that could provide major benefits to both countries.' Russian and Israeli officials signed the co-operation agreement on Sunday, days after Netanyahu met with Russian leaders in Moscow.