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Israeli satellite operator Spacecom has a potential problem with the satellite Amos 3, which has lost its backup position tracking device, the so-called "star tracker", which helps to maintain the correct position of the satellite on the orbital orbit.
Fortunately, Amos 3 (4 ° W) is currently working without effects that would affect reception from this satellite.
Obviously, damage to the main tracking module has no effect on other Amos 3 satellite operations. This satellite needs only one orbit module. Of course, this is a kind of threat if the main tracking module has such damage, but it does not mean the end of operation.
Recall that the Amos 3 satellite plays a very important and unique role in the Amos satellite fleet. Amos 3 was launched into space from the Baikonur Space Center in April 2008 using the Zenit 3SLB launch rocket. The satellite is expected to be operational by approximately 2027.
One of spaceintelreport.com reports suggests that the tracking device on Amos 3 may be restarted later.
Fortunately, Amos 3 (4 ° W) is currently working without effects that would affect reception from this satellite.
Obviously, damage to the main tracking module has no effect on other Amos 3 satellite operations. This satellite needs only one orbit module. Of course, this is a kind of threat if the main tracking module has such damage, but it does not mean the end of operation.
Recall that the Amos 3 satellite plays a very important and unique role in the Amos satellite fleet. Amos 3 was launched into space from the Baikonur Space Center in April 2008 using the Zenit 3SLB launch rocket. The satellite is expected to be operational by approximately 2027.
One of spaceintelreport.com reports suggests that the tracking device on Amos 3 may be restarted later.