Israel launches Russian-made satellite for Africa telecommunications from Kazakhstan
Special to WorldTribune.com TEL AVIV — Israel has launched an advanced satellite into space orbit. Israel’s Spacecom has overseen the launch of its Amos-5 communications satellite, the first Israeli satellite manufactured in Russia. Executives said Amos-5 was transported aboard a Proton-M space launch vehicle, fired from Kazakhstan on Dec. 11. “Amos-5 will position Spacecom at [...]
