Israeli Space Agency Ofeq-7 Shavit-2
About the Ofeq-7 Mission
- Type: Government/Top Secret
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
Second generation Israeli reconnaissance satellite
Launch Pad & Location
Shavit Launch Pad
Palmachim Airbase, State of Israel
The Shavit Launch Pad launch pad has hosted 13 rocket launches, including 13 orbital launch attempts. The Palmachim Airbase, State of Israel launch site has been the location for 13 total rocket launches.
Palmachim Airbase is an Israeli Air Force (IAF) base and spaceport, which the IAF and the Israel Space Agency (ISA) operate jointly. It is located west of the city of Yavne on the Mediterranean coast, 12 km south of the Gush Dan metropolitan area with Tel Aviv, named after the Kibbutz Palmachim north of it.
Israel Aerospace Industries Shavit-2 Rocket
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Israeli Space Agency Shavit-2 Ofeq-7 launch scheduled?
The Israeli Space Agency Shavit-2 Ofeq-7 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Israeli Space Agency Shavit-2 Ofeq-7 mission launch from?
The Israeli Space Agency Shavit-2 rocket launched from Shavit Launch Pad at Palmachim Airbase, State of Israel. Palmachim Airbase is an Israeli Air Force (IAF) base and spaceport, which the IAF and the Israel Space Agency (ISA) operate jointly. It is located west of the city of Yavne on the Mediterranean coast, 12 km south of the Gush Dan metropolitan area with Tel Aviv, named after the Kibbutz Palmachim north of it.
What rocket was used for the Ofeq-7 mission?
The Ofeq-7 mission launched aboard a Israeli Space Agency Shavit-2 rocket. N/A Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Israeli Space Agency Shavit-2 Ofeq-7 launch?
The Israeli Space Agency Shavit-2 Ofeq-7 launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the Israeli Space Agency Shavit-2 Ofeq-7 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Israeli Space Agency Shavit-2 launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Ofeq-7 mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official Israeli Space Agency live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.