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Status

Success

Ofek-13

Launch Time
Tue Mar 28, 2023 23:10 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
Details

Mission Details

Ofek-13

AKA 13 אופק, Ofeq-13, Ofekk-13

Ofek-13 is an Israeli SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) reconnaissance satellite. It combines high resolution with large area coverage using electronic beam steering.

Manufacturer: Israel Aerospace Industries
Operator: Israel Defense Forces
Payloads: 1
Total Mass: 260.0 kg
Retrograde Low Earth Orbit
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Location

Pad 1, Palmachim Airbase, Israel

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Stats

2023

49th orbital launch attempt

Israel Aerospace Industries

14th mission
1st mission of 2023
10th successful mission
6th consecutive successful mission

Shavit

14th mission
1st mission of 2023
10th successful mission
6th consecutive successful mission