Wednesday, 8 July 2020

Israel Successfully Launched New Spy Satellite ‘Ofek 16’ into Space Using Shavit Rocket

Israel Successfully Launched New Spy Satellite ‘Ofek 16’ into Space Using Shavit Rocket

Israel has successfully launched a new reconnaissance satellite into orbit, the latest in a series of spy satellites for the country that date back to 1988.

The satellite reached orbit atop a Shavit 2 rocket that flew from the Palmachim air base in central Israel, according to a statement from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).