NEXT SPACEFLIGHT

Status

Success

Ofek-11

Launch Time
Tue Sep 13, 2016 14:38 UTC

Rocket

Shavit 2
IAI
Status: Active
Liftoff Thrust: 554 kN
Payload to LEO: 350 kg
Stages: 3
Strap-ons: 0
Rocket Height: 22.0 m
Fairing Diameter: 1.35 m
Fairing Height: 4.37 m

Mission Details

Ofek-11

Ofek-11 is a stabilized 3-axis satellite that uses a new OPSAT-3000 platform and an instrument with increased capabilities. The platform derives from that of the TecSar radar observation satellites also developed by the satellite manufacturer. The Jupiter camera, which uses a 70 cm aperture telescope, provides panchromatic images with a spatial resolution of 50 cm.

Payloads: 1
Total Mass: 370.0 kg
Retrograde Low Earth Orbit

Location

Pad 1, Palmachim Airbase, Israel

Stats

2016

57th orbital launch attempt

Israel Aerospace Industries

12th mission
1st mission of 2016
8th successful mission
4th consecutive successful mission

Shavit

12th mission
1st mission of 2016
8th successful mission
4th consecutive successful mission