Signing in at ground control
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Ofek-7 signs in from space
Two days after being launched Ofek-7 successfully sends first photos to ground station. 'Everything seems is in order, the improvement – significant' says Military Intelligence
The Ofek-7 intelligence satellite signed in Thursday morning, sending its first photos from space, said Military Intelligence.
"Ofek-7 completed its 44 orbit around earth on midnight Wednesday," said lieutenant colonel I., head of Intelligence mapping unit.
"Everything seems to be in order. The improvement we're seeing is significant, especially after the failure of Ofek-6."
"One of the things we do is take care of the satellite's longevity…we're planning its mission in space for maximum efficiency," said captain A., also from the Intelligence mapping unit.
"The satellite's cameras are pointed at areas we're interested in," explained major A., a colleague of the two. "Ofek then sends signals to a ground-reception station, where they are decoded and transferred for Army Intelligence use."
