Space Systems / Loral (SSL) has been selected by Space-Communication (Spacecom) to build the AMOS-8 communications satellite with advanced capabilities.
AMOS-8 will be designed to provide broadcast, broadband and data services from Spacecom’s 4°W ‘hot-spot’ to Europe, Africa, and the Middle East.
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The satellite will be equipped with flexible high-power Ku-band and Ka-band payloads with steerable antennas to allow customers to provide various additional value services.
To be built on the SSL 1300 platform, the AMOS-8 will be able to provide services for a minimum of 15 years.
Scheduled to be launched on-board a SpaceX rocket by the second half of 2020, the geostationary satellite will be placed by the AMOS-3 spacecraft.
Spacecom CEO and president David Pollack said: “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.
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By GlobalData“Spacecom is dedicated to delivering reliable and cost-effective services that are enjoyed and relied upon by millions of people and businesses.”
The company currently operates the AMOS-3 and AMOS-7 satellites, which are both located at 4°W orbital position, and the AMOS-4 satellite placed at a 65°E altitude.
The satellites provide high-quality broadcast and communication services to Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia via direct-to-home (DTH) and direct broadcast satellite (DBS) operators, as well as government and other agencies.
Spacecom plans to add AMOS-17 satellite tat 17°E next year, with an aim to further expand its reach.
