Mar 30, 2023
Israel launches Ofek 13 Satellite
The launch took place at a test site in central Israel using a "Shavit" launcher. By Erin Viner The Ofek 13 satellite was developed based on the experience of the…
Oct 21, 2021
Israeli, UAE flags to fly on the moon
Israel and the United Arab Emirates have signed a space collaboration agreement that will culminated with the planting of both nations’ flags on the lunar surface by 2024. By Erin…
Oct 06, 2020
Israel’s premier spy satellite becomes operational
The Israeli Defense Ministry has announced that the nation’s newest electro-optical Ofek-16 satellite is now operational. The IDF Visual Intelligence Unit 9900 will now assume responsibility for the latest atmospheric…
Feb 22, 2019
Israeli “Beresheet” spacecraft enters orbit successfully
Israel has successfully launched its "Beresheet" spacecraft into orbit early this morning, passing its first hurdle in a 6.5 million-kilometer journey to the moon. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that…
Sep 14, 2016
Israel sends military satellite to orbit
Israel's Defense Ministry said it launched a military satellite, six years after sending its last, spy-satellite into orbit. Israeli officials said the nation's satellite program is aimed at boosting intelligence-gathering…
Sep 02, 2016
Rocket explosion destroys Israeli satellite ‘Amos 6’
An explosion destroyed a Falcon 9 rocket, together with an Israeli communications satellite Amos 6. The rocket belonged to Elon Musk's SpaceX, while the satellite to the Israeli Spacecom. The…