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Spacecom CEO David Pollack speaking at a press conference in Ramat Gan on July 28, 2019, ahead of the launch of the Amos-17 satellite on August. 4, 2019, Israel time (Shoshanna Solomon/Times of Israel)
July 28, 2019, 3:53 pm
Israel’s Spacecom to launch ‘most advanced’ Amos satellite to service Africa
Amos-17 satellite will be launched early Sunday, Israel time, from Cape Canaveral in Florida atop a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket
By Shoshanna Solomon
Space-X's Falcon 9 rocket with 10 satellites launches at Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif. on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017. The two-stage rocket lifted off to place 10 satellites into orbit for Iridium Communications Inc. About nine minutes later, the first stage returned to Earth and landed successfully on a barge in the Pacific Ocean south of Vandenberg. (Matt Hartman via AP)
January 14, 2017, 10:04 pm
SpaceX launches rocket for first time since blast destroyed Israeli satellite
Aerospace giant welcomes successful mission after September launchpad explosion that blew up Israel’s Amos-6
By Kerry SHERIDAN
Smoke rises from a SpaceX launch site after an explosion during a test of an unmanned rocket at Cape Canaveral, Florida, September 1, 2016. (AP/Marcia Dunn)
October 2, 2016, 4:42 am
Mysterious glow a new twist in Amos-6 rocket blast probe
US Air Force inspection turns up nothing suspicious after light seen atop rival company’s nearby building during SpaceX rocket’s September 1 explosion
By AFP
The Amos-6, Israel's largest ever satellite, and the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on which it was perched go up in flames after the rocket exploded on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral in Florida on September 1, 2016. (YouTube screen capture)
September 24, 2016, 4:49 am
SpaceX: Accident points to breach in rocket’s helium system
Falcon rocket, Israel satellite Amos-6 went up in flames on September 1; Elon Musk-owned company says it will resume launches soon
By Marcia Dunn
Israel's Ofek-11 spy satellite takes off from Palmachim air base in central Israel on September 13, 2016. (Ministry of Defense Space Administration)
September 22, 2016, 7:49 pm
Despite initial woes, new Israeli spy satellite beams back first pictures
Engineers on the ground worked non-stop to fix spacecraft, which did not function properly after launch, Defense Ministry says
By Judah Ari Gross
Israel's Ofek-11 spy satellite takes off from Palmachim air base in central Israel on September 13, 2016. (Ministry of Defense Space Administration)
September 13, 2016, 10:15 pm
Israel’s new spy satellite ‘not functioning’ as expected
IAI, Defense Ministry fear system errors as they try to ‘stabilize’ the newly launched Ofek-11 recon satellite
By Judah Ari Gross
The Amos-6, Israel's largest ever satellite, and the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on which it was perched go up in flames after the rocket exploded on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral in Florida on September 1, 2016. (YouTube screen capture)
September 11, 2016, 8:20 pm
Experts warn Israel faces satellite shortages after Amos-6 loss
Science minister says ‘no resources’ to develop joint project with Italy, as scientists beg for increased government budget
By Marissa Newman
The Amos-6, Israel's largest ever satellite, and the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on which it was perched go up in flames after the rocket exploded on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral in Florida on September 1, 2016. (YouTube screen capture)
September 10, 2016, 10:25 am
SpaceX boss puzzles over blast that destroyed Israeli satellite
Elon Musk ‘trying to understand quieter bang’ seconds before Falcon rocket and Amos-6 payload went up in flames on Sept. 1
By Marcia Dunn
The Amos-6, Israel's largest ever satellite, and the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on which it was perched go up in flames after the rocket exploded on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral in Florida on September 1, 2016. (YouTube screen capture)
September 4, 2016, 1:50 pm
SpaceCom to recoup $173m, plus interest, for destroyed satellite
Israeli firm will be compensated for launchpad explosion by IAI, SpaceX, but company’s future remains uncertain
By Judah Ari Gross and ToI Staff
A fire blazes following an explosion that destroyed a rocket and its Israeli satellite payload at a launch pad at Cape Canaveral, Florida on September 1, 2016 (screen capture: YouTube)
September 3, 2016, 7:32 pm
SpaceX hunting for clues to blast that destroyed Israeli satellite
Company reviewing 3,000 channels of data covering just 35-55 milliseconds, says problem apparently originated near liquid oxygen tank
By Marcia Dunn
The Amos-6, Israel's largest ever satellite, and the SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on which it was perched go up in flames after the rocket exploded on the launch pad at Cape Canaveral in Florida on September 1, 2016. (YouTube screen capture)
September 2, 2016, 11:15 pm
Israel’s aerospace industry fears fallout from satellite loss
Space minister convenes urgent talks after explosion destroys the Amos-6, while ISA head warns blast could threaten $285M sale of satellite operator Spacecom
By AFP and ToI Staff
Smoke rises from a SpaceX launch site Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, at Cape Canaveral, Florida, after an explosion during test firing destroyed a Falcon rocket and the Israeli Amos-6 satellite it was carrying. (AP Photo/Marcia Dunn)
September 1, 2016, 10:14 pm
Frustration, questions after satellite bringing Africa internet blows up
Facebook vows to soldier on with effort after SpaceX rocket explodes, destroying Israeli-made Amos-6 orbiter; blast expected to impact business for Israeli space firms, could imperil TV provider
By ToI Staff
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