Israel launches new spy satellite to watch Iran

On Tuesday night, Israel launched a new spy satellite, the Ofek 9. The Ofek 9 is to be used mainly to keep an eye on Iran. The Defense Ministry issued a statement saying the satellite was launched late Tuesday from the Palmachim air force base on Israel's coast south of Tel Aviv. An hour later, after the satellite completed its first circuit, the ministry said it had achieved its proper orbit,