Spacecom on Verge of Ordering Large Ka-band Satellite

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Satellite fleet operator Spacecom of Israel, whose planned expansion beyond the Middle East and Europe is starting with the Africa-centered Amos 5 spacecraft that began commercial service Jan. 25, expects to order a large Amos 6 satellite equipped widi Ka-band spot beams in addition to C- and Ku-band transponders within weeks, a Spacecom official said Jan. 25. Tel Aviv-based Spacecom has been discussing Amos 6 for nearly two years but did not issue a formal request for proposals to prospective manufacturers until last summer. A request for final bids is being sent out in the coming days, with a decision on the builder to be made before April, Spacecom Marketing Vice President Gil Ilany said in an interview.