Sunday, 9 September 2012

Spacecom: AMOS-4 ready for launch, AMOS-5 covers Paralympics



Spacecom's AMOS-4 multi-band satellite will be launched during the second quarter of 2013, according to an announcement made by the satellite operator.

AMOS-4 will support satellite broadcast and satellite broadband needs within the Russian, Indian, and Middle Eastern markets. The satellite is equipped with Ku-band and high-power Ka-band transponders with steerable beams, allowing it  to support plenty pf connectivity for cross-region, cross-band, and cross-beam options.

AMOS-4 will provide DTH, video distribution, VSAT communications, and broadband Internet to the eastern side of the planet. Under construction at an Israel Aerospace Industry, the multi-band Ku-/Ka-band satellite is expected to operate for 15 years.

In addition, Spacecom also announced that they will provide complementary satellite services in Africa for Globecast's coverage of the Paralympic Games broadcasts. The satellite operator is cooperating with SatLink Communications to implement a complementary satellite solution tailored specifically for the Globecast and Paralympics.

From its position in 17 degrees East, AMOS-5 can cover the entire continent of Africa with high-power pan-Africa C-band and Ku-band beams. In addition to serving as the prime carrier for African satellite communications traffic, AMOS-5 also provides satellite broadband connectivity to Europe and the Middle East.



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