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Shavit-2 | Ofeq-6
Shavit-2 | Ofeq-6 launched on Mon, Sep 6, 2004, 10:53 AM UTC — a Israeli Space Agency mission.
Launch FailureIsraeli Space Agency
Lifted offNET Sep 2004
NET Mon, Sep 6, 2004, 10:53 AM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
Shavit-2Vehicle
Israeli Space AgencyProvider
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-6
Military observation satellite failed to reach orbit. Finanical loss estimated by Israeli press as $ 100 million..
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What time does Shavit-2 | Ofeq-6 launch?
Shavit-2 | Ofeq-6 is scheduled to lift off Mon, Sep 6, 2004, 10:53 AM UTC.
Where can I watch Shavit-2 | Ofeq-6?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching Shavit-2 | Ofeq-6?
Shavit-2 | Ofeq-6 is an Israeli Space Agency mission flying on a Shavit-2.
Where does Shavit-2 | Ofeq-6 launch from?
It lifts off from Shavit Launch Pad, Palmachim Airbase, State of Israel.