Ofek 16

Israel Katz warns Ofek 19 satellite will 'keep an eye on Israel's enemies at all times'

This satellite was crucial during Israel’s war with Iran, with the Defense Ministry explaining how it managed to take almost 12,000 satellite images of Iranian territory.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Ofek 19 satellite launched by Israel.
THE OFEK 16 satellite is shot into space from a site in center of the country on Monday.

Spy satellites, Mossad activities awarded Defense Prize

The outstanding projects and activities contributed to the security of Israel and its qualitative edge on the battlefield.

|ByANNA AHRONHEIM
OFFICERS LOOK at a map of the Middle East.

Meet the IDF Intelligence unit of elite mapping troops

“With [our] technology, we are able to transmit intelligence to ground forces, and that is revolutionary.”

|ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Israel successfully launches Ofek 16 spy satellite into space

Defense Ministry, IAI hand keys of Ofek 16 satellite to IDF's Unit 9900

Advanced satellite was launched into space in July

|ByANNA AHRONHEIM

Defense Ministry reveals first photos from Ofek 16 satellite over Syria

Photos show the ancient city of Tadmur, close to where Iranian forces operate.

AUGUST 26, 2020ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Photo taken by Ofek 16 satellite over Syria