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Ofeq-4
Shavit-2Israeli Space AgencyShavit Launch Pad
Thursday, January 22, 1998 · 12:56 PM UTCAdd to Calendar
This mission is complete.
Mission Brief
Intended for surveillance of Israel's neighbours, the Ofeq series is unusual in having a retrograde orbit. This is due to the geographical location of Israel, which gives only an unobstructed launch path over the mediterranean sea. It is similar to the EROS-A civilian Earth observation satellite. Ofeq 4 (which was possibly the prototype EROS-A satellite) was lost in an launch failure in early 1998.
PayloadOfeq-4
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
CustomerIsraeli Space Agency
Stages0
PadShavit Launch Pad, Palmachim Airbase, State of Israel
Mission Timeline
14 / 14100%Site lock
Launch Site
Shavit Launch Pad, Palmachim Airbase, State of Israel
31.884°N, 34.680°E
Schedule History
No delays or schedule changes recorded.
