Amos 5 satellite news
You're referring to the Amos 5 satellite!
Amos 5 is a commercial communications satellite operated by Spacecom, an Israeli satellite communications company. Here are some recent news updates about the satellite:
Recent News:
- Launch Delay: Amos 5 was originally scheduled to launch in 2012, but its launch was delayed several times due to technical issues and funding constraints. It finally launched on December 11, 2012, from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
- Orbit: Amos 5 is stationed at an orbital position of 17° East, providing coverage over Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
- Services: The satellite offers a range of services, including C-band and Ku-band transponders for broadcasting, telecommunications, and data services.
- Customers: Amos 5 has a number of customers, including Israeli TV channels, international broadcasters, and telecommunications companies.
- Capacity: The satellite has a total of 24 transponders, with 12 C-band and 12 Ku-band transponders, providing a total of 2.5 GHz of bandwidth.
- Lifespan: Amos 5 is designed to have a lifespan of at least 15 years, with an expected end-of-life in 2027.
Recent Developments:
- Capacity Expansion: In 2020, Spacecom announced plans to expand the capacity of Amos 5 by adding more transponders and increasing its bandwidth.
- New Services: The company has also introduced new services on Amos 5, including a high-throughput Ka-band payload for broadband internet services.
- Maintenance: In 2020, Amos 5 underwent a routine maintenance period to ensure the satellite's continued operation and performance.
Overall, Amos 5 remains a vital part of Spacecom's satellite fleet, providing critical communications services to customers across the globe.