MISSION OVERVIEW
First Israeli satellite
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Shavit
AGENCY
Israeli Space Agency
MISSION
Ofeq-1
MISSION TYPE
Test Flight
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Shavit Launch PadLAUNCH SITE
Palmachim Airbase, State of IsraelCOUNTRY
ISR
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 83a08cb3-dac1-4aef-9ef6-3867fc36e96f
Reported date: Sep 19, 1988 at 09:31 UTC
Last synced: 11 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
Israeli Space Agency
FLIGHTS
2
SUCCESSES
2
SUCCESS RATE
100%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Shavit | Ofeq-1 launch?
The Shavit | Ofeq-1 is scheduled for Monday, September 19, 1988 at 9:31 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Ofeq-1?
The Shavit | Ofeq-1 mission uses the Shavit rocket, manufactured by Israeli Space Agency. The Shavit has flown 2 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Shavit | Ofeq-1 launching from?
The launch takes place from Shavit Launch Pad at Palmachim Airbase, State of Israel.
What orbit is Ofeq-1 going to?
The Ofeq-1 mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Ofeq-1?
The Shavit | Ofeq-1 is operated by Israeli Space Agency.
Can I watch the Shavit | Ofeq-1 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch date set: Sep 19, 1988 at 09:31 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Israeli Space Agency
Mar 29, 2026 05:34 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 11 hours ago
●Launch Library 211 hours ago
Launch ID: 83a08cb3-dac1-4aef-9ef6-3867fc36e96f
●Open-Meteo Weather11 hours ago
Pad weather at 31.88, 34.68
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