https://spacewatch.global/tag/amos-8/ AN INDEPENDENT PERSPECTIVE ON SPACE Wed, 07 Nov 2018 06:00:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://spacewatch.global/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SpaceWatchGlobal-Sign-90x90.png https://spacewatch.global/tag/amos-8/ 32 32 https://spacewatch.global/2018/11/israels-iai-ordered-to-pay-spacecom-10-million-for-amos-6-loss/ Wed, 07 Nov 2018 06:00:05 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=11168 Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has been ordered to pay Spacecom U.S.$10 million for the late delivery of the AMOS-6 communications satellite that ended up being destroyed in a launchpad explosion of the SpaceX Falcon 9 it was sitting upon in 2016.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/10/israeli-government-comptroller-says-israel-space-agency-underfunded-vulnerable-to-national-security-failings/ Wed, 24 Oct 2018 05:00:27 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=10973 Israel’s civilian space programme is in crisis due to chronic underfunding and the continuous outsourcing of satellite communications acquisitions to foreign satellite manufacturers, according to the annual report of the Israeli State Comptroller.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/09/israels-spacecom-cancels-amos-8-satellite-order-with-space-systems-loral/ Thu, 27 Sep 2018 05:00:26 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=10570 After the Israeli government’s decision to subsidize Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to build the AMOS-8 communications satellite, Spacecom has informed U.S. satellite manufacturer Space Systems Loral (SSL) that it is cancelling its March 2018 contract for them to build the satellite.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/09/israeli-government-to-subsidise-build-of-amos-8-communications-satellite-by-iai-ssl-out-of-the-running/ Thu, 06 Sep 2018 05:00:23 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=10288 The Israeli government has made the decision to subsidize Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) in designing and building a communications satellite following the decision by Spacecom earlier this year to tap U.S. satellite manufacturer Space Systems Loral (SSL) to build its AMOS-8 satellite instead of giving the contract to IAI.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/06/israels-spacecom-struggling-to-come-up-with-amos-8-deposit-for-space-systems-loral/ Fri, 29 Jun 2018 05:00:11 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=9220 Israel’s Spacecom has again extended the time period it needs to raise funds for its initial deposit for U.S. Satellite manufacturer SpaceSystems/Loral (SSL) to build its AMOS-8 satellite, but the process – and payment -- has been mired in delays.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/06/israeli-government-to-make-decision-on-home-grown-or-u-s-built-satellite/ Fri, 22 Jun 2018 05:00:33 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=9106 The Israeli government will shortly come to a decision on the manufacturer for its own satellite - and this has become a hot topic in industry and political circles. Perhaps somewhat controversially, Israeli satellite operator Spacecom decided to purchase its next satellite, AMOS-8, from Space Systems Loral, an American satellite manufacturer, rather than the indigenous IAI, which had previously been the manufacturer of choice for satellite missions and has provided satellites for the Ministry of Defence and other businesses both in Israel and internationally.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/05/israels-spacecom-mounting-pressure-extends-payment-period-amos-8-orbital-slot-claimed-israeli-government/ Tue, 29 May 2018 05:00:11 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=8808 Israel’s Spacecom, the troubled operator of the AMOS fleet of communications satellites, has postponed its U.S.$112 million contract with Space Systems Loral (SSL) to build the AMOS-8 satellite. Instead, Spacecom has come to an interim agreement with SSL and has a 30 day extension to raise the necessary funds for the initial down payment that will see the contract reinstated and work begun on the satellite.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/05/israels-space-industry-roiled-scandal-spacecom-decision-buy-ssl-satellite/ Fri, 25 May 2018 05:00:46 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=8780 The decision by the board of Israeli satellite communications company Spacecom to buy its AMOS-8 satellite from US satellite manufacturer Space Systems Loral (SSL) over Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has unleashed political controversy in Israel and revealed a potential corruption scandal within Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/05/israels-spacecom-wins-u-s-55-million-contract-african-broadcasts/ Wed, 23 May 2018 05:00:13 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=8756 Troubled Israeli commercial satellite operator Spacecom has won a U.S.$55 million contract from an unnamed customer to use the AMOS-17 satellite to broadcast content to the African continent. AMOS-17 is being built by U.S. satellite manufacturer Boeing Satellite Systems International and is scheduled to be launched by SpaceX by mid-2019, and is to replace AMOS-5 – built by a Russian manufacturer – that failed in orbit in 2015 after only four years operation of what should have been a fifteen year mission.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/05/israeli-government-set-buy-satellite-troubled-iai/ Tue, 01 May 2018 05:00:03 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=8528 After losing out to Space Systems Loral for the AMOS-8 Satellite, it is being reported that Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is likely to receive a satellite order from the Israeli government in a bid to save its satellite business, and adding to the woes of struggling Spacecom Satellite Communications, Ltd.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/04/israels-spacecom-buy-amos-8-bonds-buyout-attempt-expires/ Fri, 13 Apr 2018 05:00:03 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=8320 Israel's Spacecom plans to pay for its AMOS-8 communications satellite by raising U.S.$110 million through collateral bonds and bond options, just as the bid by IDB Development Corporation Ltd. to buyout Spacecom’s parent company has expired.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/04/israels-spacecom-finally-buyer-idb/ Thu, 05 Apr 2018 05:00:46 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=8198 Troubled Israeli satellite communications company Spacecom could finally have a buyer, but at a much lower price tag than it sought last year. Last week, Israel-based holding company IDB made an offer for a controlling stake in Spacecom, offering U.S.$45.75 million for a 54.7% undiluted stake and an equity infusion of as much as U.S.$11.45 million. According to a report published on calcalist.com, further negotiations have resulted in IDB’s subsidiary, Discount Investment Corporation, agreeing to an equity infusion of up to U.S.$34 million.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/03/israels-spacecom-selects-space-systems-loral-build-amos-8-iai/ Tue, 27 Mar 2018 05:00:31 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=7979 Following the SpaceWatch.Global report that Israel’s Spacecom is looking to purchase a new satellite to be called AMOS-8, we can now report that Spacecom has selected U.S. satellite manufacturer Space Systems Loral (SSL), a subsidiary of Maxar Technologies, to build the new satellite, instead of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) as many expected.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2018/03/israels-spacecom-looking-acquire-amos-8-end-asiasat-lease/ Mon, 26 Mar 2018 05:00:05 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=7963 Israeli fleet operator Spacecom is very close to purchasing a new satellite, named AMOS-8. This forthcoming purchase is a sign of a turnaround for Spacecom, as well as a bet on the troubled company’s future. Back-to-back spacecraft losses in 2015 and 2016 turned Spacecom from an expanding business into a struggling concern. Preceding the destruction of AMOS-6, Spacecom’s Russian-built AMOS-5 satellite ceased working in orbit due to a power system failure in 2015, just four years after its launch.]]> https://spacewatch.global/2017/04/israels-spacecom-hangs-tough-signals-end-xinwei-attempted-buyout/ Thu, 27 Apr 2017 05:00:59 +0000 https://spacewatch.global/?p=4218 This content is for members only. Visit the site and log in/register to read.]]>