Ofeq-9
Israeli reconnaissance satellite
| Names | Ofek-9 |
|---|---|
| Mission type | Optical reconnaissance |
| Operator | Israeli Ministry of Defence / Tsahal |
| COSPAR ID | 2010-031A  |
| SATCAT no. | 36608 |
| Mission duration | 5 years (planned) [1] 13 years, 10 months and 5 days (in progress) |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Spacecraft | Ofeq-9 |
| Bus | OPSAT-2000[2] |
| Manufacturer | Israel Aerospace Industries |
| Launch mass | 297 kg (655 lb) |
| Dimensions | 2.3 m in height 1.2 m in diameter Span: 3.6 m on orbit [3] |
| Power | 400 watts |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 22 June 2010, 19:00 UTC[4] |
| Rocket | Shavit 2 (No.8) |
| Launch site | Palmachim Air Base |
| Contractor | Israel Aerospace Industries |
| Entered service | 25 June 2010 [3] |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric orbit[5] |
| Regime | Low Earth orbit (Retrograde orbit) |
| Perigee altitude | 466 km (290 mi) |
| Apogee altitude | 567 km (352 mi) |
| Inclination | 141.74° |
| Period | 94.81 minutes |
Ofeq series ← TecSAR-1 (Ofeq-8) Ofeq-10 → | |
Ofeq-9, also known as Ofek 9 ("Horizon in Hebrew), is part of the Ofeq family of reconnaissance satellites designed and built by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for the Israeli Ministry of Defense.
Launch
It was launched on 22 June 2010, at 19:00 UTC, from Palmachim Air Baise in Israel. It was delivered using an improved version of the Shavit launcher.
Mission
The payload is believed to be the multi-spectral "Jupiter" space camera produced by El-Op.[6][7][8][9] While precise imaging capabilities remain classified, sources say that like the still operating Ofeq-5 and Ofeq-7, Ofeq-9 offers a resolution "much better than" a half-meter.[7] The satellite was also said to be able to detect objects being carried by people.[10] The satellite operates in a retrograde low Earth orbit.[11]
References
Spaceflight portal
- ^ "UCS Satellite Database". Union of Concerned Scientists. Archived from the original on 4 January 2014. Retrieved 21 November 2013.
- ^ "Ofeq 5, 6, 7, 9". Gunter's Space Page. 21 July 2019. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
- ^ a b "Israel Declares Ofeq-9 Reconnaissance Satellite Operational". SpaceNews. 22 June 2010. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
- ^ "Launch Log". Jonathan's Space Report. 14 March 2021. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
- ^ "OFEQ 9 - Orbite". Heavens Above. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
- ^ "OFEQ 9 - the New Israeli Spy Satellite". DefenseUpdate. 23 June 2010. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
- ^ a b Barbara Opall-Rome (22 June 2010). "Israel Launches Ofeq-9 Satellite". DefenseNews. Archived from the original on 21 January 2013. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
- ^ Hanan Greenberg (23 June 2010). "Israel launches spy satellite". Ynetnews.com. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
- ^ "Israel launches new Ofek 9 military spy satellite". Haaretz. 22 June 2010. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
- ^ Aviel Magnezi (24 June 2010). "Experts: Ofeq 9 will detect Iranian activity". Ynetnews.com. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
- ^ Molczan, Ted (31 August 2011). "Ofeq 9 elements". satobs.org/seesat. SatObs. Retrieved 9 May 2021.
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