Israel successfully launched the Ofek 19 satellite, a high-tech synthetic aperture radar (SAR) observation satellite, using a Shavit launcher.

Developed by Israel Aerospace Industries in collaboration with ELTA, Tomer Ltd., and Rafael, the satellite underwent initial tests in orbit before beginning data transmission.

The launch was led by Israel’s DDR&D Space Program Office and involved key IDF units, including Unit 9900 and the Air Force, 7 Israel National News has reported.