Ofeq 6 Satellite Launch Failed
Sep 6, 2004
Following is Israel Ministry of Defense Spokesperson's Announcement:
"Today, September 6th 2004 at 13:53 hrs p.m, an unsuccessful attempt was made to launch into orbit a remote sensing satellite.
IAI, Israel Aircraft Industries Ltd has developed and produced the satellite and its launcher in cooperation with other high-tech industries including IMI- Israel Military Industries, Rafael, Elbit Systems and Elisra Group in response to an order placed by the Israeli Ministry of Defense.
The source of the malfunction in the third stage is being investigated by experts from the MOD and the involved industries."
For further information, please contact:
Doron Suslik
Deputy Corp. VP for Communications
Tel: 972 (3) 935-8509
Fax: 972 (3) 935-8512
Email: hpaz@iai.co.il
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