Ofeq-4

Mission

Ofeq-4

• Type: Government/Top Secret
• Orbit: Low Earth Orbit

Intended for surveillance of Israel’s neighbours, the Ofeq series is unusual in having a retrograde orbit. This is due to the geographical location of Israel, which gives only an unobstructed launch path over the mediterranean sea. It is similar to the EROS-A civilian Earth observation satellite. Ofeq 4 (which was possibly the prototype EROS-A satellite) was lost in an launch failure in early 1998.

Location

Shavit Launch Pad

Palmachim Airbase, State of Israel

Shavit Launch Pad has witnessed the launch of 12 rockets, including 12 orbital launch attempts, while Palmachim Airbase, State of Israel, has been the site for 12 rocket launches.

Rocket

Israel Aerospace Industries Shavit-2

N/A

Agency

Israeli Space Agency