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Shavit-2 | Ofeq-11
Shavit-2 | Ofeq-11 launched on Tue, Sep 13, 2016, 02:38 PM UTC — a Israel Aerospace Industries mission.
Launch SuccessfulIsrael Aerospace Industries
Lifted offNET Sep 2016
NET Tue, Sep 13, 2016, 02:38 PM UTC
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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
Ofeq-11
Ofeq-11 is part of the Ofeq family of the reconnaissance satellites designed and built by Israel Aerospace Industries for the Israeli Ministry of Defense.
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Frequently asked
What time does Shavit-2 | Ofeq-11 launch?
Shavit-2 | Ofeq-11 is scheduled to lift off Tue, Sep 13, 2016, 02:38 PM UTC.
Where can I watch Shavit-2 | Ofeq-11?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching Shavit-2 | Ofeq-11?
Shavit-2 | Ofeq-11 is an Israel Aerospace Industries mission flying on a Shavit-2.
Where does Shavit-2 | Ofeq-11 launch from?
It lifts off from Shavit Launch Pad, Palmachim Airbase, State of Israel.