It provided coverage over the continent of Africa, as well as Europe and the Middle East.

Power generator 2 also developed faults in September 2012 and October 2013 and the satellite's initial lifespan of 15 years was expected to be shortened by 11 months.

[2] The satellite was visualized in its expected location, moving in an uncontrolled fashion, most likely due to power failure.

It is expected to continue to orbit at an altitude of 42,000 km for the foreseeable future.

[2] AMOS-5 was produced by the Russian company NPO PM, and cost US$157 million.