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The sixth spy satellite launched by Israel will conduct unlimited monitoring of developments throughout the Middle East.
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Once the satellite is in orbit, it will undergo a series of tests designed to verify that it is fully operational and the level of performance is as required. The Ofek 10 contains the most advanced imaging equipment based on radar that can photograph at night and in any weather including the cloudiest conditions, and this distinguishes it from previous satellites. The launch was carried out by the ministry of defense and Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI) (TASE: ARSP.B1).
This is the sixth spy satellite launched by Israel and it will allow Israel to conduct unlimited monitoring of developments throughout the Middle East and the world.
Ofek 10 joins Ofek 9 in space. Ofek 9, which was launched in June 2010, is an imaging and intelligence gathering satellite developed by IAI and costing $300 million. Ofek 9 has sent back exceptional quality images and it is able to identify objects just dozens of centimeters in size. This is technology possessed by very few countries around the world.
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Published by Globes [online], Israel business news – www.globes-online.com – on April 10, 2014
