ABS-3A Satellite Enters Commercial
Service
10 September 2015
The revolutionary ABS-3A satellite is now in full commercial
use. The satellite started service on 31st August 2015 to serve
the Americas, Africa, Europe and the Middle East regions.
Launched on 1st March 2015, the ABS-3A satellite
built by Boeing has performed even better than expected having
arrived ahead of schedule.
In-Orbit tests have been
successfully completed and the satellite became fully
operational on 31st August 2015.
ABS-3A features 48 C and Ku-band active transponders (96 x 36
MHz equivalent) and is equipped with high performance beams to
support the rapidly growing markets in the Americas and Africa
as well as the European and Middle East regions. ABS-3A
provides expansion capacity to reach markets servicing
high-growth data, video, mobility and government applications.
“ABS’
innovative design and procurement approach for satellites is
designed to provide the best possible economics to our
customers. ABS-3A and along with ABS-2A, launching in
early 2016, will deliver these exceptional economics on current
next-generation satellites. Both ABS-3A and 2A will
further strengthen and solidify our global expansion and offer
flexible capacity to our growing fleet,” commented Tom Choi, CEO
of ABS. “We look forward to serving diverse markets using
increasingly innovative and affordable solutions for many of
ABS’ current and future customers.”
“With a
successful launch, testing and execution of orbit operations, we
were able to deliver the first 702SP to ABS about one month
earlier than planned,” said Mark Spiwak, president, Boeing
Satellite Systems International. “The 702SP product line was
designed to bring the latest technology into the hands of
customers seeking adaptable and affordable solutions. In
addition, the 702SP’s patented dual-launch capability helps
customers share launch costs, which can significantly lower
overall expenses for a satellite owner.”
