Ofek-16

Launch Success

Liftoff Time (GMT)

01:00:00

Monday July 6, 2020

Mission Details

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Ofek-16

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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.

Retrograde Low Earth Orbit

1 Payload

360 kilograms

Rocket

Active
Shavit 2

Active Since 2007

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Agency

IAI

Rocket

Height: 22m

Payload to Orbit

LEO: 350 kg

Liftoff Thrust

554 Kilonewtons

Fairing

Diameter: 1.35m

Height: 4.37m

Stages

3

Launch Site

Pad 1

Palmachim Airbase, Israel

Fastest Turnaround

545 days 11 hours

Stats

Shavit


13th

Mission

1st

Mission of 2020

Israel Aerospace Industries


13th

Mission

1st

Mission of 2020

2020


49th

Orbital launch attempt