Ofek 1 was built as part of a pilot program meant to establish Israel’s independent space capability. Under a heavy veil of secrecy, Israel developed unique satellite capabilities in order to preserve its qualitative edge and intelligence superiority in the region. Today, thirty years from that historical launch, the video of the Ofek1 launch and footage from the Ofek 11 satellite are released for the first time. In the course of the 30 years that elapsed, tens of satellites built by IAI operated in space around earth, serving Israel’s defense and scientific research programs.