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Israel Sets Satellite Launch Date

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Israel reportedly will launch its Amos-I communications satellite in May. The $350 million satellite, developed by Israel Aircraft Industries, will be launched May 7 on a French rocket.

The rocket will be in orbit for 11 years and be located next to Arab communications satellites.

The launch comes after Israel sent out a satellite last year that crosses over Syria, Iran and Iraq.

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