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Israel Launches Ofek 16 Reconnaissance Satellite


(i24News) A new advanced Israeli reconnaissance satellite took off, reached earth orbit, and sent its first data transmissions on Monday, Israel's Defense Ministry announced. Ofek 16 was launched on a Shavit rocket manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries. Defense Minister Benny Gantz stressed that technological and intelligence advantage was crucial for Israel's security and that only 12 other countries were capable of launching satellites.
2020-07-06 00:00:00
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