Ofek-10
| Mission type | Radar reconnaissance |
|---|---|
| Operator | Israeli Ministry of Defence |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Manufacturer | IAI |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 9 April 2014 |
| Rocket | Shavit-2 |
| Launch site | Palmachim |
| Contractor | Israel Space Agency |
Ofek-10, also known as Ofeq 10, is part of the Ofeq family of reconnaissance satellites designed and built by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for the Israeli Ministry of Defense. Ofek-10 is an upgraded variant of Ofek-8, which employs a high-resolution synthetic aperture radar that is capable of observation at night and through clouds.
Ofek-10 was launched on April 9, 2014, from Palmachim Airbase in Israel, four years after Ofek-9 launch. It was delivered using the Shavit launcher.
Satellite price was $300 million. The satellite weighs 400 kg. Ofek-10 was launched westward in a retrograde orbit.
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