Question

Ofek-16 is a military surveillance satellite launched by which country? Iran Egypt, China, Israel

Answer 1

$\huge\underline\mathfrak{Answer :-}$

Israel

Some Information :-

Israel launched its Ofek 16 reconnaissance satellite in the morning of July 6 as part of an ongoing program that envisions launching new satellites every few years. The satellite was made with technology from Israel’s three largest defense companies, with Israel Aerospace Industries, the prime contractor for the space program, building the launcher through its Systems, Missiles and Space Group; Elbit Systems supplying its Jupiter Space camera; and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems supplying the full hydrazine propulsion system and third-phase propulsion for the launcher as well as thrusters for the reaction control system.

Answer 2

➤ All the above mentioned countries had sent satellites in Space, But recently the country which has sent satellite named 'Ofek 16' for military surveillance is:

$\Large{ \boxed{ \bf{Israel}}}$

It was on Juky 16, When Israel had added one more satellite in space for military surveillance.

$\bf{ \underline{ \underline{ \red{About \: ofek - 16}}}}$

• It was launched on July 16, By Israel.
• At nearly 9 PM, It was launched for the Palmachim Airbase, situated in Central Israel. This added an another satellite to the series of Ofek satellites. That's why, Name - Ofek-16
• It was launched with the help of Shavit launcher to the lower orbit of Earth.

$\bf{ \underline{ \underline{ \red{About \: previous \: satellites}}}}$

• The series of satellites was started in 1988, by Israel Aerospace Industries.
• In 1988, Ofek-1 was launched and Israel became the 8th nation to do so. The Shavit launcher was made in Israel.
• Here, Ofek-16 consists of a high resolutions and powerful camera, through which they can keep an eye on Middle east countries.

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