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Meaning of word "Ofek"
- Ofek is a Hebrew word meaning "Horizon".
- Ofek word is applied to all the military satellites of Israel regardless of their mission.
Ofek 16 satellite
Ofek 16 is an electro-optical imaging satellite with advanced technologies.
Ofek 16 satellite will capture high resolution images of the Earth and
deliver it to Israel Defense Forces 9900 Intelligence Unit.
Ofek 16 satellite was made
with technology from Israel's three largest defense companies:
| Company | Task |
| Elbit System |
supplied multi-spectral, high resolution
Jupiter Space camera which weighs 120 kgs, 1.5 m long and
has 700 mm aperture. * Resolution of camera: 50 cm from an altitude of 600 kms |
| Israel Aerospace Companies | build launcher through is Systems, Missiles and Space Group |
| Rafael Advanced Defense Systems | worked on propulsion, fueling and other elements |
Israel is among the 13 countries of the world that are capable of
launching satellites.
* Note:
- Ofek 1 satellite was launched in September 1988, which made Israel 8th country in the world to have its own orbit launch capability.
- The last satellite in Ofek series - Ofek 11 was launched in September 2016.
Shavit-2 Rocket
- Shavit-2 is a three-stage, solid fuelled rocket build by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).
- Shavit family of rockets is derived from Jericho II missile.
- Shavit can carry a payload of upto 380 kgs.
Purpose and Importance of Ofek-16 satellite
- Provide intelligence capabilities to Israel.
- Deliver high resolution images of earth to Israel Defense Forces 9900 Intelligence Unit.
- Monitor Iran and it's development in nuclear program, missile launches and tests.
- Ofek 16 satellite will let Israel monitor entire Middle East.
Other information:
- Israel Prime Minister: Benjamin Netanyahu
- Israel capital: Jerusalem
- Israel currency: Israeli Shekel
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