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AMOS satellite

The Amos 17 satellite of Spacecom Satellite Communications (Courtesy)
December 5, 2021, 10:40 am
Defense Ministry said seeking to block sale of satellite firm to Orban ally
Senior defense officials reportedly fear 4iG’s purchase of majority stake in Spacecom, the operator of the AMOS, could undermine one of Israel’s most important strategic tools
By ToI Staff
The Amos 17 satellite of Spacecom Satellite Communications (Courtesy)
June 15, 2021, 2:32 pm
Hungary’s 4iG eyes control of Israeli satellite firm Spacecom
Shares surge in Tel Aviv, following news of the signing of a non-binding letter of intent for acquisition of 51% stake for NIS 215 million ($66 million)
By Shoshanna Solomon
A rendering of the Amos 5 satellite (CC BY-SA Andrzej Olchawa/Wikimedia Commons)
From the WebSeptember 25, 2018, 11:43 am
Israel’s Spacecom says deal to buy satellite from SSL canceled
Reuters: Israel’s Space Communications signed a $112 million deal in March with Space Systems/Loral (SSL) to build its Amos-8 communications satellite
The AsiaSat-8 satellite, now repurposed as Amos-7 (YouTube screenshot)
February 27, 2017, 10:39 pm
After loss of satellite in SpaceX blast, Israeli company brings in replacement
The Amos-7, a repurposed Asian satellite, will help Spacecom take over for the lost Amos-6, which exploded during fuelling test in September
By ToI Staff
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
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
A rendering of the Amos 5 satellite (CC BY-SA Andrzej Olchawa/Wikimedia Commons)
November 22, 2015, 3:53 am
Israeli comm satellite loses connection with earth
Company says it is working to reestablish link to Amos 5, which has seen several faults since its launch in 2011
By ToI Staff
The Amos 3 satellite. (photo credit: Spacecom via Tsahi Ben-Ami /flash90)
October 6, 2015, 10:24 am
Facebook to launch Israeli satellite to bring Internet to Africa
Eutelsat Communications and social media giant team up to use AMOS-6 to provide coverage for large swaths of sub-Saharan Africa
By AFP and ToI Staff
A SpaceX Falcon 9 and Dragon spacecraft ready for launch (Photo credit: Courtesy SpaceX)
January 6, 2015, 7:51 pm
SpaceX rocket launch delay resonates in Israel
The next iteration of the Amos satellite is set to be launched this year – on a rocket that has recently been held back twice from launching
By David Shamah
The AMOS 3 satellite (Photo credit: Spacecom via Tsahi Ben-Ami/FLASH 90)
From the WebApril 27, 2014, 7:48 pm
Abertis launches bid to buy Israel’s Spacecom
Rapid TV News: The Spanish company is seeking to expand, and has already made an offer for part of the Israeli firm
The AMOS 3 satellite (Photo credit: Spacecom via Tsahi Ben-Ami/FLASH 90)
January 26, 2014, 4:00 pm
Space Week blasts off with new Israeli satellite launch
With conferences, exhibitions, and Google Glass, Israel’s celestial accomplishments will be on show
By David Shamah
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