Amos Satellite Bus
Data current as of 2026-07-20.
The Amos bus accounts for 3 cataloged objects, of which 3 are in orbit and 1 are active. Most are built by IAI. The largest operator on this bus is IAIS. The first launched in 1996, the most recent in 2008.
3
In orbit
1
Active
3
Total launched
0
Reentered
Amos launched per year
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.
Typical specifications
Most common values across cataloged Amos satellites.
| Manufacturer | IAI |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Communication |
| Launch mass | 1350 kg |
| Dry mass | 479 kg |
| Length | 2.7 m |
| Diameter | 2 m |
| Span | 11 m |
| Shape | Box + 2 Pan |
| Power | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Propulsion | S400 |
| Design life | 11 years |
| Equipment | 15 Ku- and Ka-band transponders |
| Typical orbit | 1433 min period, 1° inclination |
Top operators
IAIS 3
Top countries
IL 3
Amos satellites
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Frequently asked questions
How many Amos satellites are there?
The catalog lists 3 objects built on the Amos bus. 3 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.
How many Amos satellites are in orbit?
3 Amos objects are currently in orbit, of which 1 carry an active status.
Who builds the Amos bus?
The Amos bus is most commonly built by IAI.
When did the first Amos satellite launch?
The first cataloged Amos satellite launched in 1996, and the most recent in 2008.