Ofeq 1 (Offeq-1)
Israel
International Sat. n°:
Israelian satellite n°: 1
Means "Horizon 1"
Launch data:
Designation
19519/ 88087A
Launch date
19 Sep 1988 - 09:32
Launch site
Palmachim 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