Ofek satellites

IAI's TecSAR radar observation satellite on display, with a large parabolic antenna and crew members alongside it

According to a report: The IDF is preparing to establish a space brigade in the General Staff

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The Chief of Staff has decided to establish a space brigade under the command of the Deputy Chief of Staff, according to a report in Israel Hayom. An IDF spokesman said that the headquarters' work is nearing completion; a separate space arm is only a future possibility.
The Roman amphitheater in Tammor, Syria, as photographed from space by the Ofek 16 satellite. Photo: Elbit, the Air Industry, Ministry of Defense

First images from the Ofek 16 satellite camera, taken over Syria

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The photos of ancient sites in the city of Tadmor were taken in preparation for the handing over of the satellite for operational use * At the same time, the Space Directorate of the Israel Defense Forces is revealing the national infrastructure for the production of space cameras that is shared with the Ministry of Defense and the company
Archive photo from the launch of Ofek 9 in 2010. Photo: Spokesperson of the Ministry of Defense and Aviation Industry

Prof. Cascade and the breakthrough in the Israeli space program

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The launch of the Ofek 11 satellite from Palmahim base, September 13.9.2016, XNUMX. Photo: Director Mafat - Ministry of Defense

The Ofek 11 satellite was launched, made contact, but apparently it is not working as planned

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Launch of the Ofek 3 satellite. Photo: Tal Inbar

20 years since the launch of Ofek 3 - the first military photography satellite that amazed even its developers with its performance

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Dr. Inbal Kreis, VP of Bat-Hell. Photo: Avi Blizovsky

The Ofek 10 satellite preserved the achievement of its predecessors and operates with 100% success; VP from Bat-Hell: It's not trivial, we're working hard to achieve it"

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Archive photo from the launch of Ofek 9 in 2010. Photo: Spokesperson of the Ministry of Defense and Aviation Industry

Ofek 10 that was launched tonight is a radar (SAR) satellite

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Rare supporting cells in the inner ear of mice began to transform into sensory hair cells

The tests are starting following the failure to launch Ofek 6 yesterday

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