Ofek-10, also known as Ofeq 10, is part of the Ofeq family of reconnaissance satellites designed and built by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for the Israeli Ministry of Defense. Ofek-10 is an upgraded variant of Ofek-8, which employs a high-resolution synthetic aperture radar that is capable of observation at night and through clouds.[1][2]
Ofeq-10 was launched on April 9, 2014 from Palmachim Airbase in Israel, four years after Ofek-9 launch. It was delivered using the Shavit launcher.[3]
Satellite price was $300 million. The satellite weighs 400 kg.[4] Ofeq-10 was launched westward in a retrograde orbit.[5]
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