// optical imaging · 1995

Ofeq-3

Israeli reconnaissance satellite. Ofeq-3 was launched on April 5, 1995 aboard a Shavit 1 from Palmachim. Latest status in GCAT: reentered (orbital decay) (Oct 24, 2000).

COSPAR 1995-018ANORAD 23549Israel

Identity

Name in GCAT: 'Ofeq-3
Common name: Ofeq-3
International designator: 1995-018A
NORAD catalog number: 23549
GCAT identifier: S23549
UN registration: A/AC.105/INF.399

Mission

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

Launch

Date: April 5, 1995 · 11:16 UTC
Launch record: 1995-018Success
Rocket: Shavit 1
Spaceport: Palmachim

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT): LLEO/R
Perigee: 365 km
Apogee: 725 km
Inclination: 143.37°
Status: Reentered (orbital decay)
Status date: October 24, 2000
Last known active: January 2000
End of operations: January 2000

Size

Mass: 225 kg
Dry mass: 200 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 Q16500033 (CC0).