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Three stage launcher by Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) Ltd. The three stages all use solid propellants, and the launcher has been employed in all of Israel's own satellites.

 

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Launch history

# date payload orbit comments
19Sep88 OFEQ-1 250x1150km at 142.9deg
3Apr90 OFEQ-2 209x1577 at 143.2deg
5Apr95 OFEQ-3 366x695km at 143.4deg
22 Jan 98 OFEQ-4 failed

Expected future launches

# date payload orbit comments
OFEQ-5

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