Ofeq-7
| Industry | Aerospace and defense |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Israel |
| Products | Ofeq satellite series |
Ofeq-7 (also referred to as Ofek 7 or Offek-7) belongs to the Ofeq lineup of Earth observation satellites created by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) on behalf of the Israel Ministry of Defense. This satellite functions as an optical reconnaissance platform designed for a mission lifespan of approximately five years.
Launch
On 10 June 2007 at 23:40 UTC, the Ofeq-7 was deployed into space using a Shavit 2 launch vehicle. Featuring upgraded technology for enhanced image capture, it was inserted into an elliptical orbit with an altitude near .
Mission
The initial imagery from Ofeq-7 was received by the IAI MBT Space Division three days post-launch, on 13 June 2007. This satellite succeeded the Ofeq-5, which had been launched in 2002.