Status
Success
Rocket
Mission Details
Ofek-16
AKA 16 אופק, Ofeq-16, Ofekk-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.
Manufacturer: Israel Aerospace Industries
Operator: Israel Defense Forces
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