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Israel launches reconnaissance satellite
Posted: Sat, Apr 1, 2023, 11:33 AM ET (1533 GMT)
Israel launched a reconnaissance satellite Tuesday night. A Shavit rocket lifted off from the Palmachim Airbase at 7:10 pm EDT (2310 GMT) and placed the Ofek-13 satellite into orbit. Israel's defense ministry said the spacecraft carries a synthetic aperture radar payload with "advanced capabilities." The ministry said the launch was successful and Ofek-13 had completed initial tests after entering orbit.
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