This news is classified in: Defense Communications
Apr 11, 2023
The Israel Ministry of Defense, IDF and IAI received the first images collected by the “Ofek 13” satellite
About two weeks after the satellite’s successful launch into space, the DDR&D’s Space Administration engineering teams, Israel Aerospace Industries, and the IDF’s 9900 unit activated the "Ofek 13" satellite's synthetic-aperture radar (SAR) for the first time last night. The first satellite images received at the IAI control station were of excellent quality.
Since the satellite launch on March 29th, the IAI and IMoD teams conducted a planned series of tests during which they gradually activated all of the systems and subsystems that comprise the satellite including the SAR payload. The tests were successfully activated. The engineering teams will continue the rigorous testing process to prepare the satellite for operational use in accordance with the pre-planned protocol.
by Component (Antenna, Bracket, Shield, Housing and Propulsion), Satellite Mass (Nano and microsatellite, small satellite, medium and large satellite), Application and Region
Download free sample pagesThe "Ofek 13" satellite is a SAR observation satellite with advanced capabilities.
In the coming weeks, following the completion of the In Orbit Tests led by IAI, the DDR&D and the IDF, the Israel Ministry of Defense will deliver the satellite to the IDF's 9900 Intelligence Unit for operational use.
