NEXT SPACEFLIGHT

Status

Success

Ofek-16

Launch Time
Mon Jul 06, 2020 01:00 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-16

Ofek-16 is an electro-optical reconnaissance satellite with advanced capabilities. During the initial period of operation, the satellite will undergo a series of tests to determine its performance.

Ofek-16 appears to be very similar to the Ofek-11 satellite launched in 2016.

Payloads: 1
Total Mass: 360.0 kg
Retrograde Low Earth Orbit

Location

Pad 1, Palmachim Airbase, Israel

Stats

2020

49th orbital launch attempt

Israel Aerospace Industries

13th mission
1st mission of 2020
9th successful mission
5th consecutive successful mission

Shavit

13th mission
1st mission of 2020
9th successful mission
5th consecutive successful mission