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Ofeq-1

Israeli technology demonstration satellite. Ofeq-1 was launched on September 19, 1988 aboard a Shavit from Palmachim. Latest status in GCAT: reentered (orbital decay) (Jan 14, 1989).

COSPAR 1988-087ANORAD 19519Israel

Identity

Name in GCAT: 'Ofeq-1
Common name: Ofeq-1
International designator: 1988-087A
NORAD catalog number: 19519
GCAT identifier: S19519
UN registration: A/AC.105/INF.395

Mission

Mission type: Technology
Use: Civil government
Program: Ofeq
Owner: Maf'at
Country: Israel
Builder: Israeli Aircraft Industries, Mabat factory
Platform (bus): 'Ofeq

Launch

Date: September 19, 1988 · 09:31 UTC
Launch record: 1988-087Success
Rocket: Shavit
Spaceport: Palmachim

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT): LEO/R
Perigee: 242 km
Apogee: 1,033 km
Inclination: 142.85°
Status: Reentered (orbital decay)
Status date: January 14, 1989
Last known active: January 1989
End of operations: January 1989

Size

Mass: 156 kg
Dry mass: 156 kg
Length: 2.3 m
Diameter: 1.20 m
Span: 2.3 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q3880993 (CC0).