Ofeq 1 (Offeq-1)

Israel


International Sat. n°:

Israelian satellite n°: 1

Means "Horizon 1"

Launch data:

Designation19519/ 88087A
Launch date 19 Sep 1988 - 09:32
Launch sitePalmachim Airbase
Launch vehicle Shavit (#1)
Mission Technology, Reconnaissance
Earth orbit:
Perigee/Apogee 247/1155 km
Inclination 142.86° (retrograd orbit)
Period 98.79 min
Mass at launch 156 kg


First Israeli satellite

End of life

Decay: 14 Jan 1989
Life time: 117 days


Ref: #1, #3(SD223), #7(JR002), #15, #78a - update: 06.09.08