Israeli Military Technology Newsrael News Desk AUG 12, 2025
WATCH: ‘Dror 1’ satellite successfully enters orbit
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Israel Aerospace Industries’ national communications satellite ‘Dror 1’ has successfully entered its orbit in space at a distance of 36,000 km and has begun its mission for the State of Israel.
Upon entering orbit, the satellite transmitted images from its onboard systems, showing the successful deployment of its solar panels, the unfolding of its communication antennas, and the activation of the main engine responsible for placing the satellite in its designated path.
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