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Israel’s ‘Dror 1’ Satellite Successfully Reaches Orbit, Begins Operations
Israel’s ‘Dror 1’ satellite reaches orbit, begins operations. IAI's advanced satellite marks key milestone for Israel’s space independence.
Jerusalem, 11 August, 2025 (TPS-IL) — Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) announced that Israel’s national communications satellite, “Dror 1,” successfully reached its designated orbit at 36,000 km and begun operations. Launched on July 13, 2025, aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 from Cape Canaveral, the satellite confirmed deployment of solar panels, antennas, and precise positioning via telemetry.
Boaz Levy, IAI’s President and CEO, hailed the milestone as a key step toward Israel’s space independence, highlighting ‘Dror 1’ as an advanced, Israeli-developed satellite designed to provide secure, reliable communications for years to come.
