Ofeq-10

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.

Ofeq-10
NamesOfek-10
TecSAR-2
TechSAR-2
Mission typeRadar reconnaissance
OperatorIsraeli Ministry of Defence / Tsahal
COSPAR ID2014-019A
SATCAT no.39650
Mission duration4 years (planned)
9 years, 6 months and 16 days (in progress)
Spacecraft properties
SpacecraftTecSAR-2
BusOPSAT-3000
ManufacturerIsrael Aerospace Industries
Launch mass400 kg (880 lb)
Start of mission
Launch date9 April 2014, 19:06:02 UTC
RocketShavit 2 (No.9)
Launch sitePalmachim Air Base
ContractorIsrael Aerospace Industries
Orbital parameters
Reference systemGeocentric orbit
RegimeLow Earth orbit
Perigee altitude384 km (239 mi)
Apogee altitude609 km (378 mi)
Inclination140.95°
Period94.00 minutes
 

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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