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

1 1996: 1 object launched 1997: 0 objects launched 1998: 0 objects launched 1999: 0 objects launched 2000: 0 objects launched 2001: 0 objects launched 2002: 0 objects launched 2003: 1 object launched 2004: 0 objects launched 2005: 0 objects launched 2006: 0 objects launched 2007: 0 objects launched 2008: 1 object launched 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008
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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Name NORAD COSPAR Owner Launched Orbit Status Track
AMOS-3 Amos 3 32794 2008-022A IAIS Apr 28, 2008 1433 min, 0.5° Active
AMOS-2 Amos 2 28132 2003-059A IAIS Dec 27, 2003 1449 min, 8.6° Inactive
INTELSAT 24 (IS-24) Amos 1 23865 1996-030B IAIS May 16, 1996 1483 min, 12.6° Inactive

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.

Satellite data compiled by KeepTrack from CelesTrak, Space-Track, and GCAT, provided under CC BY-NC 4.0.