'Ofeq Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The 'Ofeq bus accounts for 11 cataloged objects, of which 5 are in orbit and 5 are active. 6 have reentered. Most are built by IAI. The largest operator on this bus is DDRD/U9900. The first launched in 1988, the most recent in 2025.
5
In orbit
5
Active
11
Total launched
6
Reentered
'Ofeq launched per year
Still in orbit Since reentered Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged 'Ofeq satellites.
| Manufacturer | IAI |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Reconnaissance, optical |
| Launch mass | 300 kg |
| Dry mass | 270 kg |
| Length | 2.4 m |
| Diameter | 1.2 m |
| Span | 3.6 m |
| Shape | Oct Cyl + 2 Pan |
| Power | 2 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries |
| Propulsion | None |
| Design life | Few weeks |
| Equipment | ? |
| Typical orbit | 94 min period, 0° inclination |
Top operators
DDRD/U9900 10 MDDI 1
Top countries
IL 10 I 1
'Ofeq satellites
Track any of them live in KeepTrack.
| Name | NORAD | COSPAR | Owner | Launched | Orbit | Status | Track |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OFEQ 19 | 65432 | · | DDRD/U9900 | Sep 2, 2025 | · | Active | ◉ |
| OFEQ 13 'Ofeq-13 | 56083 | 2023-044A | DDRD/U9900 | Mar 28, 2023 | · | Active | ◉ |
| OFEQ 16 'Ofeq-16 | 45860 | 2020-044A | DDRD/U9900 | Jul 6, 2020 | · | Active | ◉ |
| OPTSAT-3000 Optsat 3000 | 42900 | 2017-044A | MDDI | Aug 2, 2017 | 94 min, 97.2° | Active | ◉ |
| OFEQ 11 'Ofeq-11 | 41759 | 2016-056A | DDRD/U9900 | Sep 13, 2016 | · | Reentered | ◉ |
| OFEQ 9 'Ofeq-9 | 36608 | 2010-031A | DDRD/U9900 | Jun 22, 2010 | 95 min, 141.8° | Active | ◉ |
| OFEQ 7 'Ofeq-7 | 31601 | 2007-025A | DDRD/U9900 | Jun 10, 2007 | 95 min, 141.8° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OFEQ 5 'Ofeq-5 | 27434 | 2002-025A | DDRD/U9900 | May 28, 2002 | 96 min, 143.5° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OFEQ 3 'Ofeq-3 | 23549 | 1995-018A | DDRD/U9900 | Apr 5, 1995 | 88 min, 143.3° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OFEQ 2 (HORIZON 2) 'Ofeq-2 | 20540 | 1990-027A | DDRD/U9900 | Apr 3, 1990 | 88 min, 143.2° | Reentered | ◉ |
| OFEQ 1 (HORIZON 1) 'Ofeq-1 | 19519 | 1988-087A | DDRD/U9900 | Sep 19, 1988 | 88 min, 142.8° | Reentered | ◉ |
Frequently asked questions
How many 'Ofeq satellites are there?
The catalog lists 11 objects built on the 'Ofeq bus. 5 are in orbit and 6 have reentered.
How many 'Ofeq satellites are in orbit?
5 'Ofeq objects are currently in orbit, of which 5 carry an active status.
Who builds the 'Ofeq bus?
The 'Ofeq bus is most commonly built by IAI.
When did the first 'Ofeq satellite launch?
The first cataloged 'Ofeq satellite launched in 1988, and the most recent in 2025.