Status
Failure
Ofek-6
Launch Time
Mon Sep 06, 2004 10:53 UTC
Mon Sep 06, 2004 10:53 UTC
Last launch of Shavit-1. The launch failed because the third stage failed to ignite.
Rocket
Mission Details
Ofek-6
Launched on September 6, 2004, Ofek 6 was Ofek 5's twin. The two satellites weighed the same at 300 kg. Due to a launch error, the satellite failed to reach orbit and fell into the Mediterranean Sea. Ofeq 6 has been equipped with long-range cameras outfitted with sophisticated night vision capabilities.
Payloads: 1
Total Mass: 300.0 kg
Retrograde Low Earth Orbit
Location
Pad 1, Palmachim Airbase, Israel
Stats
2004
35th orbital launch attempt
Israel Aerospace Industries
8th mission
1st mission of 2004
4th failed mission
Shavit
8th mission
1st mission of 2004
4th failed mission