Israel launches satellite, sparks panic with civilians thinking it was an enemy missile

A satellite was recently launched from the Palmahim Airbase in central Israel, the Defense Ministry said Tuesday, after Israelis reported sightings in the night sky. The satellite's launch was conducted in a joint operation by the Defense Ministry, the IDF, and Israel Aerospace Industries, using a “Shavit” satellite launcher from a test site in central Israel. More

(Source: The Jerusalim Post - Sep 3)