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Ofeq-2

Israeli technology demonstration satellite. Ofeq-2 was launched on April 3, 1990 aboard a Shavit from Palmachim. Latest status in GCAT: reentered (orbital decay) (Jul 9, 1990).

COSPAR 1990-027ANORAD 20540Israel

Identity

Name in GCAT: 'Ofeq-2
Common name: Ofeq-2
International designator: 1990-027A
NORAD catalog number: 20540
GCAT identifier: S20540

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: April 3, 1990 · 12:02 UTC
Launch record: 1990-027Success
Rocket: Shavit
Spaceport: Palmachim

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT): LEO/R
Perigee: 200 km
Apogee: 1,369 km
Inclination: 143.20°
Status: Reentered (orbital decay)
Status date: July 9, 1990
Last known active: Jul 9, 1990
End of operations: Jul 9, 1990

Size

Mass: 160 kg
Dry mass: 160 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 Q16500031 (CC0).