Posted: Sat, Sep 6, 2025, 8:41 AM ET (1241 GMT)
Israel launched a reconnaissance satellite Tuesday. A Shavit rocket lifted off from Palmachim Airbase at 3:30 pm EDT (1930 GMT) and placed the Ofek-19 satellites into orbit. Israeli officials said the satellite, designed to take high-resolution optical imagery, was operating as expected after launch. The unannounced launch alarmed some local residents who thought the launch was part of a missile attack.

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