Ofeq-9
| Company type | Reconnaissance satellite |
|---|---|
| Industry | Aerospace, Defense |
| Founded | June 22, 2010 |
| Founder | Israel Aerospace Industries |
| Headquarters | Palmachim Air Base , Israel |
| Products | Reconnaissance satellite with multi-spectral imaging system "Jupiter" |
| Parent | Israeli Ministry of Defense |
Ofeq-9, alternatively referred to as Ofek 9 (meaning "Horizon" in Hebrew), belongs to the Ofeq series of reconnaissance satellites engineered by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) on behalf of the Israeli Ministry of Defense.
Launch
The satellite was deployed on 22 June 2010 at 19:00 UTC from Palmachim Air Base located in Israel, utilizing an enhanced variant of the Shavit launch vehicle.
Mission
The onboard equipment is thought to include the multi-spectral "Jupiter" imaging system manufactured by El-Op. Although exact imaging specifications remain confidential, reports suggest that Ofeq-9, similar to its predecessors Ofeq-5 and Ofeq-7, achieves resolution significantly finer than half a meter. Additionally, the satellite has been noted for its capability to identify items carried by individuals. It operates within a retrograde low Earth orbit.