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Israel launches new military surveillance satellite into space

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JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israel on Tuesday launched its latest spy satellite into space from an undisclosed site, the Defence Ministry said. The Ofek 19 satellite was built by state-run Israel Aerospace

Israel Successfully Launches Ofek 19 Military Surveillance Satellite

JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Israel on Tuesday launched its latest spy satellite into space from an undisclosed site, the Defence Ministry said.

The Ofek 19 satellite was built by state-run Israel Aerospace Industries.

"Ofek 19 is a highly advanced SAR (synthetic aperture radar) observation satellite with enhanced capabilities. Upon entering Earth’s orbit, the satellite will undergo a series of designated tests to assess its integrity and performance," the ministry said in a statement.

Israel has launched Ofek observation satellites since 1988 for monitoring and intelligence gathering for the military.

(Reporting by Steven Scheer; Editing by Lisa Shumaker)

Key Takeaways

Israel launched the Ofek 19 military surveillance satellite.
The satellite was built by Israel Aerospace Industries.
Ofek 19 features advanced SAR observation capabilities.
The satellite will undergo tests to assess performance.
Israel has been launching Ofek satellites since 1988.

Frequently Asked Questions

What satellite did Israel launch recently?

Israel launched the Ofek 19 satellite, a military surveillance satellite.

Who built the Ofek 19 satellite?

The Ofek 19 satellite was built by state-run Israel Aerospace Industries.

What type of satellite is Ofek 19?

Ofek 19 is a highly advanced synthetic aperture radar (SAR) observation satellite.

When did Israel start launching Ofek satellites?

Israel has been launching Ofek observation satellites since 1988.

What is the purpose of the Ofek satellites?

The Ofek satellites are used for monitoring and intelligence gathering for the military.

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