Observation satellites

The launch of the Ofek 19 satellite, 2/9/2025 as captured by vacationers on Palmahim Beach. Screenshot from the X Network

Israel successfully launches the "Ofek 19" observation satellite into space

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The Space Directorate at the Israel Aerospace Industries, the IDF, and the Israel Aerospace Industries carried out a successful launch using the "Shavit" launcher; the satellite entered its orbit around the Earth and will soon undergo tests in preparation for full operational activity.
The GRATTIS satellite orbits the Earth with two gravity measuring instruments. (credit Simon Barke/UF)

A satellite will demonstrate an experiment of gravitational reference technologies that will give a better picture of plate movements

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GRATTIS will demonstrate the performance of advanced sensors that measure nanometer-scale gravitational changes from space to track movements on Earth's surface and interior
The Israeli commercial satellite TECSAR1 that was launched in 2018 and uses radar technology. Photo: Israel Aerospace Industries

The DS-SAR satellite that IAI produced for Singapore has been successfully launched

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The satellite began its mission in space and transmitted first data to the ground station. The DS-SAR radar observation satellite will be used for government and commercial purposes; by the Singapore government and a private company
Launch of the Ofek 13 satellite. Spokesperson and Public Relations Division at the Ministry of Defense

The Ofek 13 military observation satellite is launched

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The launch was tonight from the Palmachim air force base. 'Ofek 13' is a radar-based observation satellite and it will be able to provide photographs in any weather day and night * According to the original launch plan, the satellite entered
A military satellite attacks another satellite with a laser. In the first step, the Russians build a laser that will blind satellites from the ground. Image: depositphotos.com

The Russians are building a laser that blinds satellites - an expert explains the technology

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If the Russian government is able to build the laser, it will be able to protect a large part of the country from observation by satellites with optical sensors. Technology also sets the stage for the more threatening possibility
The launch of the Ofek 16 satellite from the Palmahim base on July 6, 2020. Photo: Ministry of Defense spokespeople.

The Ministry of Defense launched the Ofek 16 observation satellite this morning

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Imaging: Asher Space Research Institute.

Scientists from Israel and France will launch three tiny satellites to study climate change

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New research will monitor infections from space

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NOAA observation satellite. Source: NOAA.

The satellite does not lie

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The satellite Venus. Imaging - Israel Space Agency.

An interview with the chief scientist of the "Venus" satellite project that will be launched the day after tomorrow

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The head of the Iranian space program, Mohsin Bahrami. Photo: Mehr Iranian News Agency. Photo: Mohammadreza Abbasi

Iran wants to build observation and communication satellites, and cooperate with NASA

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The citadel of the city of Aleppo rises above the old city in northern Syria, and contains remains of palaces, mosques and baths from the tenth century BC. Photo: shutterstock

Protection from Heaven / Marisa Fessenden

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Scald turtle Credit: NOAA / Wikipedia SunCreator

To follow turtles from space / Kerry Marden

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The new program

The German company OHB develops new platforms for remote sensing applications

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

Space as a tool for preserving world heritage sites

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