# AMOS-4

> Israeli commercial communication satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q6906470](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6906470)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AMOS-4_(satellite))  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/amos-4

## Summary  
AMOS-4 is an Israeli commercial communications satellite designed for telecommunications services. Launched in 2013, it operates in geostationary orbit and is part of the AMOS satellite series. The satellite was built by Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd and Thales Alenia Space, with Spacecom as its operator.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: August 31, 2013, at 20:05 UTC from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 45.  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Zenit-3SLB (SB60.6).  
- **Mass**: 4,250 kg (launch weight).  
- **Operator**: Spacecom.  
- **Manufacturers**: Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd (spacecraft bus) and Thales Alenia Space (payload).  
- **Orbit**: Geostationary.  
- **Spacecraft Bus**: AMOS.  
- **Power System**: Equipped with two solar arrays and S400 propulsion.  
- **Preceded by**: AMOS-5.  
- **Followed by**: AMOS-6.  

## FAQs  
### Q: What is the purpose of AMOS-4?  
A: AMOS-4 is a commercial communications satellite designed to provide telecommunications services, including broadcasting and data transmission, from geostationary orbit.  

### Q: Who operates AMOS-4?  
A: The satellite is operated by Spacecom, an Israeli satellite communications company.  

### Q: Where was AMOS-4 launched from?  
A: It was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 45 in Kazakhstan using a Zenit-3SLB rocket.  

## Why It Matters  
AMOS-4 plays a critical role in Israel's satellite communications infrastructure, providing essential services such as broadcasting and data transmission. As part of the AMOS series, it contributes to the global telecommunications network, enabling connectivity for commercial and governmental users. Its geostationary orbit ensures stable and continuous coverage over specific regions, making it valuable for media distribution and communication services. The satellite's collaboration between Israeli and European manufacturers (Israel Aerospace Industries and Thales Alenia Space) highlights international partnerships in space technology.  

## Notable For  
- **Geostationary Orbit**: Provides consistent coverage for telecommunications.  
- **International Collaboration**: Built by Israel Aerospace Industries and Thales Alenia Space.  
- **High Mass**: Weighs 4,250 kg at launch, indicating advanced capabilities.  
- **Part of AMOS Series**: Contributes to a well-known satellite family.  

## Body  
### Launch and Deployment  
- Launched on August 31, 2013, at 20:05 UTC.  
- Launch site: Baikonur Cosmodrome Site 45.  
- Rocket: Zenit-3SLB (SB60.6) with Blok-DM-SLB space tug.  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Mass**: 4,250 kg (launch weight).  
- **Power**: Two solar arrays for electricity.  
- **Propulsion**: S400 system for spacecraft maneuvering.  
- **Spacecraft Bus**: AMOS platform.  

### Operators and Manufacturers  
- **Operator**: Spacecom.  
- **Manufacturers**:  
  - Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd (spacecraft bus).  
  - Thales Alenia Space (payload).  

### Orbit and Function  
- **Orbit**: Geostationary.  
- **Function**: Telecommunications, including broadcasting and data transmission.  

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## References

1. [Source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/amos-4.htm)
2. Jonathan's Space Report
3. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013