Shavit-2 | Ofek-16

Israel Aerospace Industries flew Shavit-2 | Ofek-16 on a Shavit-2 out of Palmachim Airbase, State of Israel, placing its payload in LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Israel Aerospace Industries
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Shavit-2
Launch site
Palmachim Airbase, State of Israel
Launch pad
Shavit Launch Pad
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Shavit-2 | Ofek-16 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2020-07-06T01:00:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Shavit-2 roars off the pad at Palmachim Airbase, State of Israel.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in LEO.
  4. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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