AMOS-3 (satellite)

AMOS-3 / AMOS-60
NamesAffordable Modular Optimized Satellite-3
AMOS-60
Mission typeCommunications
OperatorSpacecom Satellite Communications
COSPAR ID2008-022A Edit this at Wikidata
SATCAT no.32794
Websitehttps://www.amos-spacecom.com/
Mission duration18 years (planned)
16 years, 6 months and 9 days (in progress)
Spacecraft properties
SpacecraftAMOS-3
Spacecraft typeAMOS
BusAMOS Bus
ManufacturerIsrael Aerospace Industries (bus)
Thales Alenia Space (payload)
Launch mass1,263 kg (2,784 lb)
Dry mass837 kg (1,845 lb)
Power1700 watts
Start of mission
Launch date28 April 2008, 05:00:00 UTC
RocketZenit-3SLB (# 1)
Launch siteBaikonur, Site 45/1
ContractorYuzhmash
Entered serviceJune 2008
Orbital parameters
Reference systemGeocentric orbit
RegimeGeostationary orbit
Longitude4° West
Transponders
Band14 transponders:
12 Ku-band
2 Ka-band
Coverage areaEastern United States, Europe, Africa, Israel, Middle East
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AMOS-3, also known as AMOS-60, is an Israeli communications satellite operated by Spacecom Satellite Communications.