Israel launches new spy satellite from India
...It is not that surprising that Israel and India would cooperate on defense matters since they are both targeted by Islamic religious bigots. Israel's technical achievements are remarkable for such a small country with limited resources. Iran much be jealous. It is enough to make them have doubts about Gods will.The rocket carrying the satellite was launched atop an Indian Polar Satellite Launch [PSLV] rocket from the satellite launch pad in Sriharikata.
Weighing just under 300 kilograms, the TecSar was developed by the IAI's Space Division MBT and has the ability to create images of objects on Earth day and night, even in cloudy weather conditions - a capability not available in Israel's Ofek satellite series.
The TecSar is reportedly capable of imaging with a resolution of up to 10 centimetres.
The Ofek 7 is a camera-based satellite, while TecSar is capable of creating high-resolution images using synthetic aperture radar, an advanced radar technology.
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The decision to launch the missile from India was reached three years ago during a visit there by then-Defense Ministry director-general Amos Yaron. It is part of growing Indian-Israeli cooperation, which is scheduled to eventually lead to the launching of two more satellites.
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