OFEQ 16 (45860)

COSPAR: 2020-044A | Alt Name: 'Ofeq-16

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 6, 2020

Launch Site

YAVNE

Launch Pad

PALB -

Launch Vehicle

Shavit 2

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

45860

International Designator

2020-044A

Decay Date

Unknown

Basic Satellite Info

Name

OFEQ 16

Alternative Name

'Ofeq-16

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

DDRD/U9900

Country

Israel

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

N/A

Summary

The OFEQ 16 satellite, also known as 'Ofeq-16, was launched on July 6, 2020, from YAVNE using the Shavit 2 launch vehicle. It is an Earth observation satellite operated by DDRD/U9900 and manufactured by IAI. The satellite features a configuration based on the OPTSAT-3000 (IMPS-2) Bus and is equipped with a Jupiter camera (#16). OFEQ 16 has dimensions of 2.4 meters in length, 1.2 meters in diameter, and a span of 3.6 meters, with a dry mass of 270 kg and a launch mass of 300 kg. It is powered by two deployable fixed solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape is described as an Octagonal Cylinder with two panels (Oct Cyl + 2 Pan).

Physical Characteristics

Length

2.4

Diameter

1.2

Span

3.6

Dry Mass

270

Launch Mass

300

Shape

Oct Cyl + 2 Pan

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

'Ofeq-16

Purpose

Earth observation

Mission

Earth observation

Manufacturer

IAI

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

'Ofeq

Configuration

OPTSAT-3000 (IMPS-2) Bus

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Jupiter camera (#16)

Power System

2 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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