- Israel has successfully launched its new spy satellite ‘Ofek-13’ into space on March 2023.
- The satellite is meant to provide advanced intelligence capabilities to the Israeli military and intelligence agencies.
- Ofek-13 was launched from the prestigious Israeli airbase Palmachim.
- The Ofek-13 satellite is the latest addition to Israel’s Ofek series of spy satellites, which have been in operation since 1988.
- The satellite is said to have advanced capabilities, including high-resolution imaging and the ability to transmit real-time intelligence to ground stations.
- The launch of the Ofek-13 satellite comes at a time of heightened tensions in the Middle East, with Israel facing security threats from various sources, including Iran and its proxies in the region.
- The satellite is expected to provide the Israeli military with vital intelligence on potential threats to its security.
Israel launched new Ofek-13 spy satellite into orbit
