The Amos 6, manufactured for Spacecom by IAI is the largest and most advanced communications satellite ever built in Israel. Production and testing of the satellite were completed months ago in Israel and the satellite was transferred to its launch site in the USA to be integrated with the launch vehicle produced by SpaceX, the launch provider contracted by Spacecom. Obviously, we are disappointed about this incident in the launch vehicle and are ready and willing to assist Spacecom in any manner.
The communication satellite business is strategic for IAI and the State of Israel. We hope that Israel will preserve and expand the knowledge and skills essential for this important capability by supporting the continued development and production of Israeli communications satellites.
