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Optsat 3000
Historical recordOptsat 3000 (NORAD 42900, COSPAR 2017-044A) is a historical I catalogue entry no longer tracked in the live catalogue, launched on 2 Aug 2017 on the Optsat-3000/Venmus mission. It was operated by MDDI as part of the Optsat programme. The spacecraft was built by IAI on the 'Ofeq bus, with a mass of 368 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
2017
launched
9
years on orbit
368
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched2 Aug 2017 · on the Optsat-3000/Venmus mission
Specifications
NORAD ID42900
COSPAR2017-044A
TypeSatellite
OperatorMDDI
Country / StateI
ManufacturerIAI
Bus'Ofeq
Mass368 kg (350 kg dry)
ProgrammeOptsat
CategoryIMG
OrbitLEO (LLEO/S)
Altitude452 × 454 km
Inclination97.2°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Optsat 3000?
Optsat 3000 is a historical catalogue entry from a 2017 launch. It is not currently tracked in the live catalogue — typically meaning it has decayed, been retired, or its tracking elements have lapsed.
Who operated and built Optsat 3000?
Optsat 3000 was operated by MDDI and built by IAI (I).
Launched together
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.