Spacecom, or Space Communication (Hebrew: חלל תקשורת), is an Israeli communications satellite operator in the Middle East, European Union and North America headquartered in the city of Ramat Gan, Israel.
Spacecom was established in 1993 with the defined goal of marketing AMOS-1, a newly built communication satellite manufactured by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).
[3][4][5] In August 2016, Spacecom shareholders agreed to sell the company for US$500 million to Beijing Xinwei Technology Group (China) via a Luxembourg business entity.
[6] The deal, announced 24 August 2016, was pending the successful entry into service of AMOS-6 after the launch.
[11] Spacecom satellites provide coverage to most of the Middle East, Europe, Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa.