Eytan Stibbe

Rakia Mission • AX-1 Astronaut

In April 2022, Eytan Stibbe participated in the historic Ax-1 mission to the International Space Station alongside Michael López-Alegría, Larry Connor, and Mark Pathy. In preparation for the mission, he assembled the Rakia Mission team, a collaborative effort of Israel’s public and private sectors, including educators, students, scientists, and artists, with the vision that space is for all. Rakia was the first space mission to incorporate impact measurement and reporting across all its activities.

Following his return, Eytan established “Rakia” as a public benefit company dedicated to advancing Israel’s space sector through international and local partnerships, with a particular focus on human spaceflight.

With over 30 years of experience in impact investing, Eytan is a founding partner of Vital Capital investment fund which aims to improve the situation of underprivileged populations in developing countries. Vital fund specializes in sectors such as finance, education, healthcare, infrastructure, and community development.

In 2025, Eytan was appointed Chancellor of the International Space University, recognized for his contributions as an astronaut, entrepreneur, philanthropist and advocate for space accessibility.

Eytan lives in Israel with his family, serves on the boards of several universities and NGOs and is a member of the World Economic Forum.

Events

The Global Space Exploration Conference 2025

7-9 May 2025

New Delhi, India

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IAF SYMPOSIUM 2025

11 February 2025

Vienna, Austria

Participation:

International Astronautical Congress 2024

14-18 October 2024

Milan, Italy

Participation:

International Astronautical Congress 2023

2-6 October 2023

Baku, Azerbaijan

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International Astronautical Congress 2022

18-22 September 2022

Paris, France

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