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Related Docs Media Shavit Brochure Shavit 7 Movie The global market trend towards the use of smaller satellites for remote sensing, telecommunications, science and other commercial, civilian and military applications is the major driver for MLM the Systems Division of Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) to offer orbit insertion services using its SHAVIT family of satellite launchers. IAI/MLM Division leads the Israeli space industry into the international commercial satellite launching market. Through strategic alliances, constant improvement of its launchers diversity and competitiveness. IAI/MLM's Division SHAVIT launcher offers various options for launching small satellites into Low Earth Orbit (LEO). SHAVIT is a three or four stages configuration satellite launcher, powered by three solid fuel rocket motors, where the 4th stage is liquid propulsion.Since 1988 MLM has Successfully Launched several Mini Satellites, with Maximum Weight of 290 kg (Westward). MLM is developing the advanced SHAVIT Launcher configurations, which will increase lift capability to 350 kg (Westward). IAI/MLM continues to pursue after multi-sensor micro satellites and airborne launching capabilities. A unique integration and launch concept based on flight-proven hardware and software reduces significantly launch preparation time, and, consequently lowers overall launch costs. SHAVIT utilizes a unique set of launch preparation equipment. It is largely independent of the launch site and provides full testing of the launcher on the launch pad. This configuration enables satellite launch from different launch sites, according to customer requirements. The SHAVIT launcher is responsible for placing Israel's OFEQ satellites in space including OFEQ 5 that was launched Westward on 28th of May 2002 at 18:25 pm (Israel time). Send us your questionsMLM Division
SHAVIT is a three-stage satellite launcher, powered by three solid fuel rocket motors. The first two stages lift the launcher to an altitude of approximately 110 km. From this point, the launcher continues to gain height while coasting up to approximately 250 km, where the launcher positions itself and ejects the satellite shroud. After the separation of the main instrumentation compartment and while the launcher is spinning, the third stage motor is ignited. Thus, the satellite is inserted accurately into its transfer orbit at an altitude of approximately 260 km. SHAVIT utilizes a unique set of launch preparation equipment. It is largely independent of the launch site and provides full testing of the launcher on the launch pad. This configuration enables satellite launch from different launch sites, according to customer requirements.
The LEOLINK program was initiated to market IAI/MLM Division's launch services for the global market using the current LK-A launcher, while developing LK-1 and LK-2, its next generation launchers: LK-A - For 350kg-class satellites in 240x600km elliptical polar orbits. LK-1 - For 350kg-class satellites in 700km circular polar orbits. LK-2 - For 800kg-class satellites in 700km circular polar orbits.