#amos-17

[spacetimewithstuartgary]

SpaceX launches Israeli satellite AMOS-17 SpaceX launches an Israeli satellite, AMOS-17, from Cape Canaveral, Florida.

[thejerusalempost]

SpaceX successfully launches Israeli Amos-17 satellite

Spacecom says it will be the most advanced satellite to provide communication services to sub-Saharan Africa.

“As a leading multi-regional satellite operator, Spacecom is introducing the most technologically advanced satellite with HTS beams to service Africa where Amos-17 will deliver a large selection of services to a variety of broadcast, broadband and telecom clients.”

[spaceflight-insider]

AMOS-17 flight atop SpaceX Falcon delayed indefinitely

AMOS-17 flight atop SpaceX Falcon delayed indefinitely

Nine Merlin 1D engines can be seen (safely covered) in this photo of a SpaceX Falcon 9 first stage. Photo Credit: Carleton Bailie / SpaceFlight Insider

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — The flight of Spacecom’s AMOS-17 telecommunications satellite has been postponed indefinitely according to a tweet posted by the Air Force Space Command on Aug. 3. This delay comes shortly after SpaceX, the launch service…

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[spaceflight-insider]

Suspect valve delays AMOS-17 launch

Suspect valve delays AMOS-17 launch

SpaceX has opted to conduct a second static test fire of the AMOS-17 Falcon 9 rocket prior to the mission’s launch. Photo Credit: Jared Haworth / SpaceFlight Insider

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — With several tropical disturbances bearing down on the Sunshine State, an issue with the AMOS-17 Falcon 9 has caused the satellite’s launch to be delayed. (more…)

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Spacecom's faith in SpaceX remains solid in lead up to AMOS-17 launch

Spacecom’s faith in SpaceX remains solid in lead up to AMOS-17 launch

SpaceX company logo. Image credit: SpaceX

CAPE CANAVERAL, FLa. — SpaceX might be based out of California, but the NewSpace company is making its presence known in Florida. An upcoming flight could serve as a renewal of sorts for a relationship with one of the company’s clients. (more…)

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Spacecom selects SpaceX to launch Amos-17 using credits from loss of Amos-6

Spacecom selects SpaceX to launch Amos-17 using credits from loss of Amos-6

Artist’s rendition of the Amos-17 satellite based on the BSS-702MP bus. Image Credit: Boeing

Israeli satellite operator Spacecom is calling in its credit with SpaceXto launch the Amos-17 telecommunications satellite, tentatively scheduled for liftoff in 2019. The credit is from fees that the company had already paid SpaceX for the launch of Amos-6 but was “refunded” to the satellite operator…

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