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The Ofek 7 spy satellite during its launch on Monday. (Israel Aircraft Industries) Last update - 13:19 14/06/2007 Ofek 7 spy satellite begins transmitting photos to Israel By Yuval Azoulay, Haaretz Correspondent and Associated Press The Ofek 7 spy satellite on Thursday began transmitting photos to authorities in Israel. Security sources stated that the satellite and all of its operating systems are functioning as planned and they are pleased with its performance so far. The officials would not discuss the quality of the pictures being transmitted because of the secret nature of its contents. The satellite was produced by Israel Aircraft Industries and launched by an Israeli "Shavit" rocket at Palmahim base in central Israel on Monday. Within an hour and a half after launch the satellite began its path orbiting the Earth. Advertisement The Ofek 7, which means "horizon" in Hebrew, is equipped with a far more advanced camera than previous Israeli satellites, including the Ofek 5, in its fifth year of operation, and the Ofek 6 which crashed into the sea shortly after launch in September 2004. Israeli space officials said the Ofek-7 satellite can pick up even small objects from space, and that the information gathered would be shared with the United States. The chief of the Defense Ministry's space program, Haim Eshed, has suggested the satellite could be used to gather information on Iran's nuclear program. The satellite weighs 66 pounds, is 7.5 feet long and will operate at least four years, Israel Radio reported. Related article: Israel successfully launches Ofek-7 military spy satellite Bookmark to del.icio.us   Message from space A newly-launched Israeli spy satellite sends Iran a very clear message. Gravediggers' plight Even getting buried in the Gaza Strip has gotten more complicated these days.   1.   do we really need this info? 10:57  |  inisrael 14/06/07   2.   Thanks. 12:05  |  Vital 14/06/07   3.   Real Time Photos? 12:29  |  Dyinglikeflies 14/06/07   4.   Paris Hilton - Important 13:23  |  Crown Plaza 14/06/07   5.   CAN WE SAY OF THESE PHOTOS... THOSE THE US COULD NOT TAKE 13:33  |  Patriot 14/06/07   6.   Pictures 14:35  |  Michael 14/06/07   7.   CAN WE SEE SOME OF THESE PHOTOS... PHOTOS THE US COULD NOT TAKE ? 14:55  |  Patriot 14/06/07   8.   THE LESSON:AN EYE FROM ABOVE IS WATCHING AND SEEING ALL YOU DO))) 15:41  |  VOICE of MOSHIACH))) 14/06/07   9.   yes should be told some awareness is necessary 16:05  |  ralph 14/06/07   10.   Ofek 7 won`t deter. Drop the neutron bomb! 21:44  |  Ethan 14/06/07   11.   ** Ofeck-7 & Sharing** 09:29  |  Gary Pineda 16/06/07   12.   660 pounds =300 kg 06:33  |  Yohanan 18/06/07   13.   Eye Spy In The Sky A Great Thing 05:24  |  Larry The Lion U.S.A 27/11/07   14.   photos 19:01  |  Paul 21/01/08   15.   #1 Do we really need this info? 05:03  |  Gary 22/01/08

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