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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