OFEK 7 Satellite Was Launched into Space

Released on Monday, June 11, 2007

"Today, 11/06/07 at 02:40 hrs, Israel's 'OFEK 7' satellite was launched and successfully injected into orbit by means of a 'Shavit' satellite launcher.

In the next phase, the satellite will undergo several tests for validation of its serviceability and satisfactory performance.

'OFEK 7' is an advanced technology remote sensing satellite.

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI Ltd) has developed and produced the satellite and the launcher, in response to an order placed by the IMOD, and in cooperation with various high-tec companies: El- Op, IMI, Rafael, Tadiran-Spectralink, Elisra and some others.

The launch has been conducted from the Israeli Air Force test range."