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Dror-1 Communication Satellite Placed in Orbit

Israel Aerospace Industries Developed the Spacecraft for National Communications Needs

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Tom Patton
Jul 21, 2025
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The State of Israel’s national communications satellite "Dror 1" was launched into space by Israel Aerospace Industries aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida last week. The satellite completed the launch process and initial positive diagnostic indications have now been received.

“Dror 1 is the most advanced communications satellite…

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