Ofeq 7

Israel

Spacecraft n°:

Israelian spacecraft n°: 13

Launch data:

Designation	31601 / 07025A
Launch date	10 Jun 2007 - 23:40 UT
Launch site	Palmachim Airbase
Launch vehicle	Shavit-2 (1e flight)
Mission	Imaging spy satellite
Earth orbit:
Perigee / Apogee	383 x 568 km
Inclination	141.75°
Period	94.11 min

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Mission details:

Israel launched a Shavit rocket on Jun 10 carrying the 'Ofeq-7 imaging spy satellite into orbit. While most launch vehicles fly eastward to pick up energy from the Earth's rotation, Israel launches to the west to avoid dropping stages on its neighbours, so 'Ofeq is in a 142 degree retrograde orbit, at a height of 340 x 575 km.

Ref.: #7(JR581), #14, #207 - update: 03.11.07