Ofeq-7
Ofeq-7 launch on a Shavit 2 launch vehicle | |
| Names | Ofek-7 Offek-7 |
|---|---|
| Mission type | Optical reconnaissance |
| Operator | Israeli Ministry of Defence / Tsahal |
| COSPAR ID | 2007-025A |
| SATCAT no. | 31601 |
| Mission duration | 5 years (planned) 18 years and 10 days (in progress) |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Spacecraft | Ofeq-7 |
| Bus | OPSAT-2000 |
| Manufacturer | Israel Aerospace Industries |
| Launch mass | 300 kg (660 lb) |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 10 June 2007, 23:40 UTC |
| Rocket | Shavit 2 (No.7) |
| Launch site | Palmachim Air Base |
| Contractor | Israel Aerospace Industries |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric orbit |
| Regime | Low Earth orbit (Retrograde orbit) |
| Perigee altitude | 339 km (211 mi) |
| Apogee altitude | 575 km (357 mi) |
| Inclination | 141.80° |
| Period | 93.70 minutes |
Ofeq-7 (also known as Ofek 7 or Offek-7) is part of the Ofeq family of Earth observation satellites designed and built by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for the Israel Ministry of Defense.