AMOS 3

AMOS 3 is an active satellite operated by Space-Communication Ltd. (Israel), launched on 2008-04-28 from Baikonur, Kazakhstan. After 18 years in orbit, it continues to be tracked by global surveillance networks. It orbits in Geostationary Orbit (GEO) at altitudes between 35,720 km and 35,738 km with an inclination of 0.5°. It travels at approximately 11,077 km/h (3.08 km/s), completing one full orbit every ~24 hours (geosynchronous) — that’s roughly 1.00 orbits per day. At geostationary altitude, there is no meaningful atmospheric drag — this object will remain in orbit indefinitely unless actively deorbited. Orbital Radar tracks AMOS 3 in real time using the latest two-line element set (TLE) data, providing live position, altitude, speed and orbital path updated continuously.

AMOS 3 occupies geostationary orbit at approximately 35,786 km above the equator, where its orbital period matches the Earth’s 24-hour rotation. From the ground, it appears to hover over a fixed point — ideal for broadcast television, weather monitoring and wideband communications. Within ±50 km of AMOS 3’s average altitude, there are currently 49 active payloads and 38 tracked debris or rocket body fragments. Israel operates approximately 11 active satellites in total.