Spying on the Iranians: Horizon 10 intelligence satellite was placed

Satisfaction in the defense: aerospace industry and the Ministry of Defense announced this morning (Thursday), the successful placement of 10 Horizon satellite in space.

The satellite went into orbit around the Earth, began sending images and data to the ground, and underwent a series of tests verifying the integrity and level of performance.

Defense Minister Moshe (Bogie) Ya'alon said after the launch: "This is further evidence of the remarkable ability of Israel to develop and lead the forefront of technology."

"Dozens of engineers sat at night in front of the screens to follow and be with in contact with it. Hour and a half after launched it passed over our ground station and made contact with it," said plant manager Mabat aerospace industry, Ofer Doron.

The satellite was launched yesterday (Wednesday) at 22:15 Satellite ' Horizon 10 ' space. The test was conducted using satellite launcher of the "comet", from experiments in the center and many residents in the central region observed fire trail followed the departure of the missile.

Placing the satellite in orbit, the satellite will pass a series of tests designed to verification and level of performance.

"Satellite "Horizon 10" is a satellite -based observation and intelligence radar, with advanced capabilities of taking photographs at day, at night and in any weather. Ministry of Defense through the IAI and other industries developed and manufactured the satellite 'Ofek 10' and the Shavit launcher".

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