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'Ofeq-7

Re-entered 14 Jun 2025

'Ofeq-7 (NORAD 31601, COSPAR 2007-025A) was a IL satellite that re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Jun 2025, launched on 10 Jun 2007 on the 'Ofeq-7 mission. It was operated by DDRD / U9900 as part of the Ofeq programme. The spacecraft was built by IAI on the 'Ofeq bus, with a mass of 300 kg. Like most satellites in low orbits, it was gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until re-entry. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.

2007
launched
2025
re-entered
18
years on orbit
300
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched10 Jun 2007 · on the 'Ofeq-7 mission
Operational1 Apr 2025 · entered service
Retired1 Apr 2025 · end of operational service
Re-entered14 Jun 2025 · atmospheric re-entry — object destroyed

Specifications

NORAD ID31601
COSPAR2007-025A
TypeSatellite
OperatorDDRD / U9900
Country / StateIL
ManufacturerIAI
Bus'Ofeq
Mass300 kg (270 kg dry)
ProgrammeOfeq
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/R)
Altitude340 × 575 km
Inclination141.8°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to 'Ofeq-7?

'Ofeq-7 re-entered Earth's atmosphere on 14 Jun 2025, ending a mission that began with its launch in 2007. Objects in low orbits are gradually slowed by atmospheric drag until they fall back and burn up on re-entry.

When did 'Ofeq-7 re-enter the atmosphere?

'Ofeq-7 re-entered on 14 Jun 2025, according to Orbital Radar's historical catalogue records.

Who operated and built 'Ofeq-7?

'Ofeq-7 was operated by DDRD / U9900 and built by IAI (IL).

Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.