Israel strengthened its foothold in space on Monday by successfully launching a spy satellite that defense officials said provided the IDF "unprecedented operational capabilities."The Ofek (Horizon) 7 satellite lifted off from Palmahim Air Force Base atop a Shavit missile began showing initial operations 55 minutes later, after achieving orbit. Officials said, however, that it would take several days of system tests before it would be declared operational.The Ofek 7's elliptical orbit reportedly takes it over Iran, Iraq and Syria every 90 minutes