(Space News) Caleb Henry - Israeli satellite operator Spacecom has begun offering telecom services with a satellite from AsiaSat to fill the void left by the loss of Amos-6. The Amos-6 satellite built by Israel Aerospace Industries was destroyed in September when the SpaceX rocket poised to carry it exploded. In December, Spacecom contracted with Hong Kong-based AsiaSat to utilize AsiaSat-8 for at least four years, rebranding it Amos-7.
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