'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

1 1988: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1989: 0 objects launched 1990: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1991: 0 objects launched 1992: 0 objects launched 1993: 0 objects launched 1994: 0 objects launched 1995: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 1996: 0 objects launched 1997: 0 objects launched 1998: 0 objects launched 1999: 0 objects launched 2000: 0 objects launched 2001: 0 objects launched 2002: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 2003: 0 objects launched 2004: 0 objects launched 2005: 0 objects launched 2006: 0 objects launched 2007: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 2008: 0 objects launched 2009: 0 objects launched 2010: 1 object launched 2011: 0 objects launched 2012: 0 objects launched 2013: 0 objects launched 2014: 0 objects launched 2015: 0 objects launched 2016: 1 launched, 1 since reentered 2017: 1 object launched 2018: 0 objects launched 2019: 0 objects launched 2020: 1 object launched 2021: 0 objects launched 2022: 0 objects launched 2023: 1 object launched 2024: 0 objects launched 2025: 1 object launched 1988 1993 1998 2003 2008 2013 2018 2023
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

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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.

Satellite data compiled by KeepTrack from CelesTrak, Space-Track, and GCAT, provided under CC BY-NC 4.0.