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Dr. Uzi Rubin, a missile and defense analyst, explains the purpose of the Ofek 13 satellite and the significance of its successful launch, as well as its likely target: monitoring Iran’s nuclear weapons production.
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WATCH: Israel launches surveillance satellite in impressive feat of technology
Launch of Ofek 13, Mar. 29, 2023. (Israel Ministry of Defense Spokesperson's Office)
