Ofeq-13

Ofeq-13, also known as Ofek-13, is an Israeli synthetic-aperture radar observation satellite. It is part of the Ofeq intelligence satellite family, designed and built by Israel [Aerospace Industries] for the Israeli [Ministry of Defense|Israeli Ministry of Defence] and IDF, and is operated by Unit [9900 (Israel)|Unit 9900].

Launch

Ofeq-13 was launched on 29 March 2023, 02:10 Israel [Summer Time|IST] from the Palmachim Airbase in Israel. It was delivered using a Shavit 2 launcher. Ofeq-13 was launched westward in a retrograde orbit.