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Ofeq-10, also known as Ofek-10 (Horizon in Hebrew), is part of the Ofeq family of reconnaissance satellites designed and built by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for the Israeli Ministry of Defense.

Satellite description

Ofek-10 is an upgraded variant of Ofeq-8, which employs a high-resolution synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) that is capable of observation at night and through clouds.[1][2] The satellite's price was US$300 million. The satellite weighs 400 kg.[3]

Launch

Ofeq-10 was launched on 9 April 2014, at 19:06:02 UTC from the Palmachim Airbase in Israel, four years after Ofeq-9's launch. It was delivered using a Shavit launcher.[4] Ofeq-10 was launched westward in a retrograde orbit.[5]

References

  1. ^ Stephen Clark (10 April 2014). "All-weather surveillance satellite put in orbit by Israel". Spaceflight Now. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  2. ^ "Israel Launches OFEQ 10 Spy Satellite". Defense Update. 9 April 2014. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  3. ^ "Israel Eyes Overseas Launch of Next Ofeq Spy Satellite". SpaceNews. 9 May 2011. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  4. ^ "Israel launches new reconnaissance satellite". Business Standard India. Business Standard. 10 April 2014. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  5. ^ "Israel Launches New Spy Satellite". ABC News. Retrieved 12 April 2014.
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