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Detailed explanation-1: -Ofek 16 is an electro-optical reconnaissance satellite with advanced capabilities. It was the first launch of an Israeli satellite since Spacecom’s Amos-17 took off from Florida in 2017.

Detailed explanation-2: -Ofek-16, also known as Ofeq-16, is an Israeli electro-optical reconnaissance satellite. It is part of the Ofeq family, designed and built by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) for the Israeli Ministry of Defence.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Israeli military currently operates the Ofek-16 spy satellite, launched in 2020. It has a planned five-year mission duration.

Detailed explanation-4: -The successful launch of the observation satellite is another milestone for the Israeli space and defense industry. The EROS-C3 satellite was successfully launched from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, USA on December 30, Israel Aerospace Industries announced.

Detailed explanation-5: -Its first satellite, the Ofeq-1 was launched on September 19, 1988, from Palmachim Airbase in Israel. Since the launching of that first satellite, Israel has developed into a significant player in the commercial space arena.