Ofek-13

Launch Success

Liftoff Time (GMT)

23:10:00

Tuesday March 28, 2023

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(13 אופק, Ofeq-13, Ofekk-13)

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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

Retrograde Low Earth Orbit

1 Payload

260 kilograms

Rocket

Active

Shavit 2

Active Since 2007

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

Pad 1

Palmachim Airbase, Israel

Fastest Turnaround

545 days 11 hours

Stats

Shavit

14th

Mission

1st

Mission of 2023

Israel Aerospace Industries

14th

Mission

1st

Mission of 2023

2023

49th

Orbital launch attempt