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 Ariane
announced signing a launch contract with Israel Aircraft Industries
to launch Amos 2 in either late 2002 or early 2003. The 1300 kg
(2865 lbm)  satellite
will carry 22 Ku-band transponders. It will be operated by Spacecom
Ltd. Amos 2 will be co-located with Amos 1 at 4º W, where it will
be used as a backup for the older satellite.
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