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Directorate of Defense Research & Development (MAFAT) - Space and Satellite Administration

aka MAFAT, DDR&D, מפא"ת

A joint Israel Ministry of Defense and IDF body for defense R&D; its Space and Satellite Administration leads development, production and launching of Israel's reconnaissance satellites (Ofek series) and the Shavit launcher, with IAI as prime contractor.

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Ofek satellite program (defense oversight)

operational
reconnaissance satellite

MAFAT's Space Program Office leads development of Israel's military reconnaissance satellites with IAI as prime contractor.

Since 1988

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