Launch FailureIsraeli Space Agency

Shavit-2: Ofeq-6

Name: Shavit-2: Ofeq-6
Start: 2004-09-06T10:53:00Z
End: 2004-09-06T10:53:00Z
Location: Shavit Launch Pad

Military observation satellite failed to reach orbit. Finanical loss estimated by Israeli press as $ 100 million..

Monday, 6 September 2004

Mission Data

Launch VehicleShavit-2

Vehicle FamilyShavit

Vehicle Record9 of 11 launches (81.8%)

Launch Provider🇮🇱 Israeli Space Agency

Provider TypeGovernment

Agency Record5 successes / 2 failures (71%)

Mission TypeGovernment/Top Secret

Target OrbitLow Earth Orbit

Launch PadShavit Launch Pad

Location🇮🇱 Palmachim Airbase, State of Israel ISR

Orbital Launches This Year#35

Agency Launches This Year#1

Launches From This Pad13

Launches From This Site13

Status Note

Either the launch vehicle did not reach orbit, or the payload(s) failed to separate.

Shavit Launch Pad · 31.8844°N 34.6803°E

Launch data from Launch Library 2 by The Space Devs.