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Israel launched an advanced spy satellite this night

July 6, 20201 Mins read371
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In this photo released by Israel Ministry of Defense Spokesperson's Office, the "Ofek 16" reconnaissance satellite blasts off at the Palmachim air base in central Israel Monday, July 6, 2020. The new satellite, which quickly entered orbit, joins a collection of spy satellites that Israel has deployed in recent years. (Israel Ministry of Defense Spokesperson's Office via AP)
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This night there were an usual Israeli activity over central Mediterranean Sea: at least two Gulfstream 550 Nachshon Aitam (537 & 569) one Gulfstream G-V Nachshon Shavit (679), one Lockheed C-130J and one Boeing 737 (IAI telemetry) left Israel westbound.

At least one of Gulfstream 550 Nachshon Aitam arrived just off Tunisia (around 03:15 CEST).

Another one (679) switched off its ADS-B trasnsponder over Crete

The reason of this activity is the launch of a new advanced Israeli spy satellite Ofek16.

In a statement on Monday, Israel’s Ministry of Defence and Israel Aerospace Industries said “Ofek 16” was shot into space at 4am local time [03:00 CEST]. 

The “electro-optical reconnaissance satellite with advanced capabilities … will undergo a series of tests,” it added. 

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