A special committee of telecommunications company Bezeq has backed the continued use of satellite – and with it the Amos system – rather than alternative distribution methods.
Spacecom-Xinwei talks on hold
Spacecom says it hasn’t formally concluded talks with the Chinese investors lined up to buy the platform, but admits there have been no recent conversations.
StarLightMedia moves to Amos-3
The Ukrainian broadcaster StarLightMedia has switched the distribution of its channels from Amos-2 to Amos-3.
Spacecom to go ahead with new Amos
Spacecom has announced it is to procure a new satellite from Boeing Satellite Systems International in a deal worth US$161 million.
Yes warns of Amos fallout
Bezeq, the Israeli telco that runs DBS Satellite Services’ Yes pay-TV platform, has warned of a reduction in services if a replacement craft for the failed Amos 6 cannot be found.
International buyer found for Spacecom
It looks as if Spacecom finally has a buyer. The Israeli satellite system was put on the market in December 2013, but only now has a taker been found.
Africa gains hybrid satellite-cellular solution
Spacecom’s AMOS-5, located at 17 degrees East, is now providing a hybrid satellite-cellular communications solution in Africa.
Amos-4 reaches orbital position
The Amos-4 communications satellite has successfully arrived at 65 degrees East, its designated permanent service location.
Lift-off for AMOS-4
WATCH VIDEO. Spacecom’s AMOS-4 satellite, the largest and most sophisticated communication satellite built-in Israel to date, was successfully launched Saturday from Baikonur, Kazakhstan.
SpaceX to launch AMOS-6
Spacecom has confirmed SpaceX as the launch partner for the new AMPS-6 communications satellite.