// optical imaging · 2002

Ofeq-5

Israeli reconnaissance satellite. Ofeq-5 was launched on May 28, 2002 aboard a Shavit 1 from Palmachim. Latest status in GCAT: reentered (orbital decay) (Feb 21, 2024).

COSPAR 2002-025ANORAD 27434Israel

Identity

Name in GCAT: 'Ofeq-5
Common name: Ofeq-5
International designator: 2002-025A
NORAD catalog number: 27434
GCAT identifier: S27434

Mission

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

Launch

Date: May 28, 2002 · 15:25 UTC
Launch record: 2002-025Success
Rocket: Shavit 1
Spaceport: Palmachim

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT): LLEO/R
Perigee: 367 km
Apogee: 764 km
Inclination: 143.46°
Status: Reentered (orbital decay)
Status date: February 21, 2024
Last known active: June 2010
End of operations: 2011

Size

Mass: 300 kg
Dry mass: 270 kg
Length: 2.4 m
Diameter: 1.20 m
Span: 3.6 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q16500035 (CC0).