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OptSat 3000

OptSat 3000

Satellites
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Basic Information
Name
OptSat 3000
Designation
OptSat 3000
Alternate Designation
OPTSAT-3000
Equipment Type
Satellites
Manufacturer
Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI)
Date of Introduction
2008
Description

The OptSat 3000 is a low weight, very high performance Earth optical observation satellite developed by IAI/MBT Space Division for the Israeli space program. OptSat 3000 represents the third generation of optical observation satellites developed by IAI/MBT. The spacecraft is based on a small multi-purpose generic platform which is common with TECSAR radar observation satellite. The generic platform can accommodate a variety of payloads. OptSat 3000 is the follow-on for proven Ofeq observation satellites. The OptSat 3000 satellite is fitted with Panchromatic & Multi-Spectral (MS) very high-resolution imaging cameras, sharing a common optical assembly and capable of simultaneous operation and the creation of Pan-sharpened images. It can be controlled by a single ground control station located at IAI/MBT Space Division and may serve multiple users simultaneously.

Overview (Deagel)
Group Satellites
Status Active
Also Known As OPTSAT-3000
Origin Israel
Contractor Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (IAI)
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 2008
Total Production ?
Specifications (Deagel)
Time — Service Life 6 year
Details
Country of Origin Israel
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (2)
Israel
Italy
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