Israel launches Ofek 13 Satellite

The launch took place at a test site in central Israel using a "Shavit" launcher. By Erin Viner  The Ofek 13 satellite was developed based on the experience of the…

Israeli, UAE flags to fly on the moon

Israel and the United Arab Emirates have signed a space collaboration agreement that will culminated with the planting of both nations’ flags on the lunar surface by 2024. By Erin…

Israel’s premier spy satellite becomes operational

The Israeli Defense Ministry has announced that the nation’s newest electro-optical Ofek-16 satellite is now operational. The IDF Visual Intelligence Unit 9900 will now assume responsibility for the latest atmospheric…

Israel sends military satellite to orbit

Israel's Defense Ministry said it launched a military satellite, six years after sending its last, spy-satellite into orbit. Israeli officials said the nation's satellite program is aimed at boosting intelligence-gathering…