New Ofek-10 spy satellite launched from Palmachim

srael on Wednesday evening launched a new spy satellite into orbit from an air force base in the center of the country. The spacecraft, the “Ofek-10,” will reportedly orbit the Earth every 99 minutes from an altitude of 600 kilometers (373 miles). The launch, from the Palmachim IAF base near Rishon Lezion, was visible throughout much of Israel’s center. According an Israel Radio report, much of air and sea traffic in the area was temporarily halted in order to facilitate the launch. More

(Source: The Times of Israel - Apr 10)