Spacecom Selects SSL to Build AMOS-8 Communications Satellite
Scheduled for launch in 2020 to 4°West orbital position, AMOS-8 satellite will increase access to high-speed data and streaming entertainment to customers across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East
IsraelDefense
| 26/03/2018
The new satellite will be based on the SSL 1300 commercial communications satellite platform (Image: SSL)
Spacecom, the Israel-based operator of the AMOS satellite fleet, today announced it had chosen SSL, a Maxar Technologies company, to build its AMOS-8 advanced communications satellite. The satellite will deliver broadcast, broadband and data services from Spacecom's 4°West 'hot spot' to Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. The deal is valued at $112 million.
AMOS-8 will include flexible high power Ku- and Ka-band payloads with steerable antennas to enable customers to deliver various added value services. The satellite is designed to provide service for a minimum of 15 years and is based on the SSL 1300 commercial communications satellite platform.
"AMOS-8 will bring additional high-quality capacity to expand our offerings and provide our partners with the abilities to add new and exciting services," said David Pollack, CEO and president of Spacecom. "Spacecom is dedicated to delivering reliable and cost-effective services that are enjoyed and relied upon by millions of people and businesses. We are eager to work together with SSL to develop this new satellite."
"SSL is dedicated to delivering advanced space systems and services that inform, entertain and connect people around the globe," said Dario Zamarian, group president of SSL. "We are honored to be selected to manufacture this satellite, which will enable access for underserved people in Europe, Africa and the Middle East to high-speed, reliable data – a connection essential in today's digital world to understand what is happening across the planet and participate fully in the global community."
The AMOS-8 geostationary communications satellite will be co-located with AMOS-3. A contract option has been signed between Spacecom and SpaceX for AMOS-8's scheduled launch in the second half of 2020.
[Source: PRNewswire]
Scheduled for launch in 2020 to 4°West orbital position, AMOS-8 satellite will increase access to high-speed data and streaming entertainment to customers across Europe, Africa, and the Middle East
The new satellite will be based on the SSL 1300 commercial communications satellite platform (Image: SSL)
Spacecom, the Israel-based operator of the AMOS satellite fleet, today announced it had chosen SSL, a Maxar Technologies company, to build its AMOS-8 advanced communications satellite. The satellite will deliver broadcast, broadband and data services from Spacecom's 4°West 'hot spot' to Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. The deal is valued at $112 million.
AMOS-8 will include flexible high power Ku- and Ka-band payloads with steerable antennas to enable customers to deliver various added value services. The satellite is designed to provide service for a minimum of 15 years and is based on the SSL 1300 commercial communications satellite platform.
"AMOS-8 will bring additional high-quality capacity to expand our offerings and provide our partners with the abilities to add new and exciting services," said David Pollack, CEO and president of Spacecom. "Spacecom is dedicated to delivering reliable and cost-effective services that are enjoyed and relied upon by millions of people and businesses. We are eager to work together with SSL to develop this new satellite."
"SSL is dedicated to delivering advanced space systems and services that inform, entertain and connect people around the globe," said Dario Zamarian, group president of SSL. "We are honored to be selected to manufacture this satellite, which will enable access for underserved people in Europe, Africa and the Middle East to high-speed, reliable data – a connection essential in today's digital world to understand what is happening across the planet and participate fully in the global community."
The AMOS-8 geostationary communications satellite will be co-located with AMOS-3. A contract option has been signed between Spacecom and SpaceX for AMOS-8's scheduled launch in the second half of 2020.
[Source: PRNewswire]
