New lightweight satellites

Israel Aerospace Industries has built a new communications satellite, weighing only 1.5-2 tons – less than half a regular communications satellite. AMOS E will provide communications services including TV broadcasts and broadband Internet. IAI is also building 400kg EROS C.

http://www.globes.co.il/en/article-israel-aerospace-industries-unveils-lightweight-amos-satellite-1001073107

http://www.iai.co.il/2013/32981-46490-en/MediaRoom_News.aspx

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