Ofeq-13, also known as Ofek-13, is an Israeli synthetic-aperture radar observation satellite. It is part of the Ofeq intelligence satellite family, designed and built by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for the Israeli Ministry of Defence and IDF, and is operated by Unit 9900.[1][2]

Ofeq 13
Mission typeRadar reconnaissance
OperatorIsraeli Ministry of Defence / Israel Defense Forces - Unit 9900
COSPAR ID2023-044A Edit this at Wikidata
SATCAT no.56083Edit this on Wikidata
Spacecraft properties
ManufacturerIsrael Aerospace Industries
Dry mass350 kg
Start of mission
Launch dateMarch 28, 2023, 23:10:00 (2023-03-28UTC23:10) UTC
RocketShavit 2
Launch sitePalmachim Air Base
ContractorIsrael Aerospace Industries
Orbital parameters
PeriodAround 90 minutes
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Launch

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Ofeq-13 was launched on 29 March 2023, 02:10 IST (28 March, 23:10 UTC) from the Palmachim Airbase in Israel. It was delivered using a Shavit 2 launcher. Ofeq-13 was launched westward in a retrograde orbit.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ "ישראל שיגרה לחלל את הלוויין "אופק 13" | ישראל היום". www.israelhayom.co.il. Retrieved 2023-03-30.
  2. ^ זיתון, יואב (2023-03-28). "ישראל שיגרה לחלל את הלוויין אופק 13 | תיעוד". Ynet (in Hebrew). Retrieved 2023-03-30.
  3. ^ Fabian, Emanuel (2023-03-29). "Israel launches new Ofek-13 spy satellite into orbit". The Times of Israel. Retrieved 2023-03-30.
  4. ^ "ישראל שיגרה לחלל את הלוויין "אופק 13" - וואלה! חדשות". וואלה! (in Hebrew). 2023-03-29. Retrieved 2023-03-30.