Ofek 19

Israel activates Ofek 19 satellite radar, receives first images after successful launch

Two weeks after its launch, engineering teams from the Israel Ministry of Defense, Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), and Unit 9900 of the IDF Intelligence Directorate have successfully activated the Ofek 19 satellite’s radar system.

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The Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD), the IDF, and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) successfully launched the Ofek 19 satellite into orbit on Tuesday, 2 September 2025, at 22:30 IST. The launch was conducted from an undisclosed site using a three-phased Shavit launcher, with the satellite entering orbit and beginning transmission as planned.

Israel successfully launches Ofek 19 satellite built by IAI, expanding defence and intelligence capabilities

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The Israel Ministry of Defense, the IDF, and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) successfully launched the Ofek 19 satellite into orbit on Tuesday, 2 September 2025.

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