Ofeq 13 is a Israeli synthetic aperture radar surveillance satellite, which provides an advanced radar system for the radar.
Name of Satellite | Ofeq 13 |
Purpose | Earth Observation |
Contractor | Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) |
Country of Contractor | Israel |
Launch Mass (kg.) | 300 |
Class of Orbit | LEO |
Perigee (km) | 300 |
Date of Launch | 28.03.2023 |
Launch Site | Palmachim Launch Complex |
Launch Vehicle | Shavit |
COSPAR Number | 2023-044A |
NORAD Number | 56083 |
Earth Observation Satellite family of reconnaissance satellites, which includes the Ofeq, is designed and built by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for the Ministry of Defense, the IDF and the Israeli Ministry of Defence, and controls by Unit 9900.