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OFEQ 13 (56083)
COSPAR: 2023-044A | Alt Name: 'Ofeq-13
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 28, 2023
Launch Site
YAVNE
Launch Pad
PALB -
Launch Vehicle
Shavit 2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
56083
International Designator
2023-044A
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OFEQ 13
Alternative Name
'Ofeq-13
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
DDRD/U9900
Country
Israel
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
OFEQ 13 is an Earth observation satellite equipped with X-SAR radar technology, launched by Israel on March 28, 2023, from the YAVNE launch site using the Shavit 2 launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 2.4 meters in length and has a diameter of 1.2 meters with a span of 3.6 meters. It weighs 300 kilograms at launch and 270 kilograms dry mass. OFEQ 13 is powered by two deployable fixed solar arrays and batteries, and it features a configuration known as TECSAR Bus manufactured by IAI. The satellite's shape consists of an octagonal cylinder with two panels attached. It operates for Earth observation purposes under the ownership of DDRD/U9900.
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-13
Purpose
Earth observation (Radar)
Mission
Earth observation (Radar)
Manufacturer
IAI
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
'Ofeq
Configuration
TECSAR Bus
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
X-SAR
Power System
2 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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