Successful Launch for Dror-1 - Israel's National Communication Satellite

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), a world-class aerospace and defense leader, has today (13/7/2025) successfully launched the State of Israel’s national communications satellite, "Dror 1," into space, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida, USA. The satellite completed the launch process and initial positive diagnostic indications have now been received.

Over the coming weeks, upon entering orbit around the Earth, IAI engineers will perform a series of tests designed to verify the satellite's successful operation. From then on, it will embark on its multi-year journey in space as the State of Israel's national communications satellite.

Boaz Levy, CEO and President of IAI: "As Israel’s space house, we at IAI are extremely proud of the development and successful launch into space of the State of Israel's “Dror 1” national communications satellite. “Dror 1” is the most advanced communications satellite ever built in Israel, designed to preserve this national strategic capability in the country while providing Israel with essential satellite communications capabilities for years to come. Israel's space program has evolved from vision to reality thanks to the creativity and innovation of IAI’s employees, who have developed complex and groundbreaking technologies over the years. This satellite joins IAI's other communication and observation satellites in space, which meet the important needs of Israel, as well as those of additional customers. We are proud to demonstrate once again our technological expertise, made in Israel, this time as part of the global space industry."