AMOS 3 on the Zenit 3SLB Launch AMOS-3 on the Zenit 3SLB Launch

15 Pages·2008·2.34 MB·English

by  Cezar Talmon

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Israel Aerospace Industries is one of Israel’s leading technological-
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the leader in the development of aviation and aerospace technology in the
military and civilian markets alike.
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unique, high-quality technological solutions that meet a wide range of
needs on the ground, in the sea, in the air, in space and in the field of
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advanced technologies, including development, production, renovation,
upgrading, repair and maintenance of aircraft, missiles, launchers,
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electronic systems, avionics systems, advanced radar, precision-guided
munitions and unmanned aerial vehicles.
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40% are university graduates, mainly engineers and scientists. The
Company also provides employment to tens of thousands of households in
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IAI’s MBT Sppace Division is a “Sppace House” ((One Stopp Shopp)) for
GEO and LEO satellites, operating since the beginning of the 80's with
an enviable 100% in-orbit success. MBT space unique cost-effective
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ground control stations for both GEO and LEO satellites. MBT Space's
turnkeyy pproggrams offer all levels of activities, from subsyystems to
complete, efficient, cost-effective space systems.
In recent years, MBT space has undergone a breakthrough - Now
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the next few years fueled by new satellites, currently in the
manufacturingg facilities.
IAI has successfully launched the OFEQ 7 advanced imaging satellite,
which supplies high-resolution imagery to the full satisfaction of the
custtomer – tthhe GGovernmentt off IIsraell.
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high-resolution OPTSAT 3000, is currently being developed. IAI also develops and
manufactures the EROS family of commercial high-resolution imaging satellites, for
ImageSat International (ISI) company.
The TecSAR, a demonstration SAR satellite, is also in orbit providing exceptional images.
TecSAR is the first of its kind developped in Israel,, and ranks amongg the world's most
advanced space systems. The satellite is considered a technological breakthrough and
will complement information needs that cannot be provided by electro-optical satellite, i.e.
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cover. Last year, Northrop Grumman signed an exclusive agreement with IAI to market
the TECSAR satellite to the U.S. Government.
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equator. This position enables SpaceCom Company to provide communication services
to the Middle East, Central Europe and the east coast of the U.S.
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Main Ku
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Scheduled to replace AMOS-1 in early 2008
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Launch Weight - 1270 Kg (Launch direct to GEO)
Payyload Weigght - 250 kgg
Satellite Power - ~2400 watts
Payload Required Power – ~2000 watts
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2 Ka transponders, 500 Mhz each.
2 Ku antennas – one 1.7 M fixed DGA and one Steerable.
2 Ka antennas – one fixed and one Steerable
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European Fixed Ku Beam Middle-East Fixed Ku Beam
North-America Fixed Ku Beam Middle-East Fixed Ka Beam
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Fairing
AMOS-3
Third Stage
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