Israel - Ministry of Defence - Shavit-2 launches Ofek-13

 

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March 29, 2023

Shavit-2 carrying Ofek-13 liftoff

A Shavit-2 launch vehicle launched the Ofek-13 satellite from the Palmachim Airbase, Israel, on 28 March 2023, at 23:10 UTC (29 March, at 02:10 local time). 

Shavit-2 launches Ofek-13

According to official sources, Ofek-13 (Horizon-13) “entered its orbit in space” and will provide “unique metre observation capabilities” that will enable “all-weather Earth observation” for the Ministry of Defence of Israel.

Ofek-13 satellite

Images, Video, Text, Credits: Israel MOD (משרד הביטחון)/Or Heller (אור הלר)/SciNews/Gunter's Space Page/Orbiter.ch Aerospace/Roland Berga.

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