Science News Roundup: Israel's Spacecom looks to rebound from rough patch with Africa satellite

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Israel's Spacecom looks to rebound from rough patch with Africa satellite

Israel's Space Communication Ltd plans a satellite launch next weekend which it hopes will mark a rebound from a couple of major setbacks in recent years. Amos-17, which will provide communication services to Africa, had a total budget including manufacturing, insurance, and launch of about $250 million, and will join three other Spacecom operates.

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