Replaces Amos 5 which failed in 2015.
"15 transponders, Ku and Ka bands."
"Full range of satellite services for Russia, the Middle East and additional service areas. Suggested military surveillance purpose as well."
"High resolution imaging satellite; obtain images (with resolution of 0.82 meters) of locations chosen by Israeli military or worldwide commercial clients; in Jan. 2001 Ministry of Defense bought rights to all imaging of Israel and territories within 2,000 km around Israel."