TECSAR 1 (TechSAR 1, Ofeq 8)

TECSAR 1 [IAI]

TECSAR (also transcribed TechSAR) is the first israeli SAR (Synthetic Aperture Radar) technology demonstration satellite. TECSAR combines high resolution with large area coverage using electronic beam steering

TECSAR 1 was launched as the sole passenger on an indian PSLV-CA launch vehicle instead of the originally planned israeli Shavit-2.

Another TECSAR 2, also in collaboration with India, is planned to be launched in 2011 or later.