Spy satellite launched by Israel by Daniela Simkova

The spy satellite launched by Israel was the first of this kind developed in this country. It's primary task is to track what is happening in Iran. This country is considered as the top enemy of Israel, say defense officials of Israel. The statement of the company, which developed TESCAR satellite, an Israel Aerospace Industry, says: "The TECSAR is the first satellite of its kind developed in Israel, and ranks among the world's most advanced space systems." The satellite can be used in tracking the Iran nuclear program, which is the biggest U.S. and Israels fear. Both nations are afraid that the nuclear program is just a cover for the development of the nuclear weapons. Satellite operates with a special radar system, based on the SAR technology, which enables to see more than already existing satellites of the Ofek type, that use only regular cameras. The pictures from the TESCAR satellite are possible to be seen within two weeks. Entire project, the development and launching, already cost ten million dollars. TESCAR satellite weighs 660 pounds and was launched by an Indian rocket from India, which cooperated with Israeli experts. TESCAR is not only one satellite developed for the special purposes, there are also Ofek 5 and Ofek 7. Except of these satellites Israel runs several commercial satellites as the EROS and AMOS series.

by Daniela Simkova for PocketNews (http://pocketnews.tv)

PocketNews is a new real-time news broadcaster delivering the latest and hottest news right to your pocket ! With global clients who want to be kept up to date, PocketNews is everyone's way of keeping in touch with the World.