Israel Launches Reconnaissance Satellite
Israel launched a reconnaissance satellite into orbit aboard a Shavit booster on Monday morning, the Israel Ministry of Defense announced.
“Ofek 16 is an electro-optical reconnaissance satellite with advanced capabilities. During the initial period of operation, the satellite will undergo a series of tests to determine its propriety and performance level,” the ministry tweeted.
The launch took place from the Palmachim Airbase in Israel at 4 a.m. local time.
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I guess they would have launched it retrograde?
(I.e., westward, across the Mediterranean)
Yep. They always do.
Another spy sat(?) will launch next Wed from the NRO. Minotaur 4. Wallops live.http://http://www.spaceref.com/news/views...