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Shavit-2 | Ofek-13
Shavit-2 | Ofek-13 launched on Tue, Mar 28, 2023, 11:10 PM UTC — a Israel Aerospace Industries mission.
Launch SuccessfulIsrael Aerospace Industries
Lifted offNET Mar 2023
NET Tue, Mar 28, 2023, 11:10 PM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Shavit-2Vehicle
Israel Aerospace IndustriesProvider
Shavit Launch PadPad
Palmachim Airbase, State of IsraelLocation
Government/Top SecretMission type
Low Earth OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for Shavit-2 to Low Earth Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 8:30
SimulatedRepresentative Shavit-2 ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Ofek-13
Ofek is a series of Israeli reconnaissance satellites. Ofek-13 is an Israeli SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) reconnaissance satellite that combines high resolution with large area coverage using electronic beam steering.
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Frequently asked
What time does Shavit-2 | Ofek-13 launch?
Shavit-2 | Ofek-13 is scheduled to lift off Tue, Mar 28, 2023, 11:10 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Shavit-2 | Ofek-13?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Shavit-2 | Ofek-13?
Shavit-2 | Ofek-13 is an Israel Aerospace Industries mission flying on a Shavit-2.
Where does Shavit-2 | Ofek-13 launch from?
It lifts off from Shavit Launch Pad, Palmachim Airbase, State of Israel.