Shavit-2 | Ofeq-5

Shavit-2 | Ofeq-5 rode a Shavit-2 into space from Palmachim Airbase, State of Israel, deploying its payload to LEO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Israeli Space Agency
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 | Ofeq-5 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2002-05-28T15:25:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Shavit-2 lifts off from Palmachim Airbase, State of Israel.
  2. Max-Q
    Shavit-2 passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in LEO.
  4. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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