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OPTSAT-3000, or SHALOM is an Italian Earth observation and reconnaissance satellite developed and built by Israel Aerospace Industries and operated by the Italian Ministry of Defence. Launched on August 2, 2017, it has an expected service life of at least 7 years. It is based on the design of the TecSAR-1 satellite.
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- ↑ "Israel Launches Advanced Optical Reconnaissance Satellite". Spaceflight 101. 13 September 2016. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
- ↑ "Israeli spy satellite working after rocky launch". Ynetnews.com. 22 September 2016. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
- ↑ "South Korea may use Israeli spy satellite". Ynetnews.com. 22 October 2016. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
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