AMOS-4 Communications Satellite Successfully Reaches 65°E Orbital Position

Tel Aviv, Israel, December 26, 2013, 2013–Spacecom the operator of the AMOS satellite fleet, today announced that the AMOS-4 communications satellite has successfully arrived at 65°E, its designated permanent service location. From here, the satellite will service broadband and broadcast providers throughout Southeast Asia, Russia, China and the Middle East.

Following its launch, the satellite fulfilled IOT (In Orbit Tests) at 67.25°E before moving to 65°E. Commercial operations are scheduled to begin in early January 2014.

"With AMOS-4 in position over Asia our business program in the region is progressing more quickly," stated Spacecom CEO and president, David Pollack. "The satellite will bring the AMOS brand's tradition of providing top quality solutions to these new markets. We are expanding our presence and extending our reach in becoming a global satellite operator."

AMOS-4 has Ku-band and high power Ka-band transponders with steerable beams. These Ku and Ka transponders create a powerful platform, enabling a wide range of cross-region, cross-band and cross-beam connectivity options to reach the vast urban and rural areas of these regions. AMOS-4 provides extensive traditional and next-generation broadcast, emerging interactive, mobile and broadband reach for satellite services, including Direct-To-Home (DTH), video distribution, VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal) communications and broadband Internet.

Spacecom operator of the AMOS-2 and AMOS-3 satellites co-located at 4°W, AMOS-5 located at 17°E, and AMOS-4 located at 65°E, provides high-quality broadcast and communication services to Europe, the Middle East, the U.S. East Coast, Africa, Russia and Southeast Asia via direct-to-home (DTH) and direct broadcast satellite (DBS) operators, Internet service providers (ISPs), telecom operators, network integrators and government agencies. The company’s planned launch of AMOS-6 in 2015 with extended coverage over Europe and the Middle East will further enhance its position as an emerging global satellite operator.