Astronaut, Mission Specialist of the Ax-1 crew, the first commercial mission to the International Space Station (ISS). During 17 days in space, completed dozens of science, educational and artistic projects as part of the Rakia Mission, following its theme "There is no dream beyond reach". Chancellor of the Strasbourg based International Space University. Studied Mathematics and Computer Science; MBA, European University, Belgium. Thirty years experience in investing, initiating businesses and financing ventures around the world, primarily in developing countries. Founder and Member of the Board: Center for African Studies, Ben-Gurion University; Psychoanalytic-Buddhist Institute of Higher Learning; The Karman project Space Peace prize; Programs for child and early childhood Development, programs for the strengthening and preservation of African cultures.