ABS (satellite operator)
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Satellite communication |
| Founded | 2006 |
Key people | Ramsey Khanfour (CCO)[1] |
| Website | www.absatellite.com |
ABS is a global satellite operator and has offices in United Arab Emirates, Asia and United States. Operating 5 communication satellites, the satellite fleet currently covers 93% of the world's population including the Americas, Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Northern Asia.[2] The company provides satellite services of data, video and internet services for broadcast, Internet and VSAT users for enterprises, governments and communities.
History
ABS (formerly known as Asia Broadcast Satellite) was established in 2006[3] with major shareholder Citigroup Venture Capital International (CVCI) and the financial backing of Asia Debt Management Capital (ADM). The company acquired its first satellite, a Lockheed Martin Intersputnik 1 (LMI-1), which was renamed as ABS-1.
ABS expanded its fleet (ABS-2,[4] ABS-2A, ABS-3A, ABS-4 and ABS-6).[5]
Services
| Broadcast Services | Data Services | Government | ABSPlus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcasting | GSM Backhaul | Government and Military | ABSPlus Teleport |
| Occasional Use (OU) | Broadband Internet and IP Trunking | ABSPlus Video | |
| Direct to Home (DTH) | VSAT Networks | ABSPlus Install | |
| Cable Distribution | VNO | ABSPlus SatOps | |
| Video Contribution | Mobility - Maritime Connectivity | ABSPlus Consult | |
| High Definition (HDTV) | ABSPlus H2H | ||
| Satellite News Gathering (SNG) |
Satellites
| Satellite | Bus | Location | Regions served | Launched |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABS-2 | Loral FS 1300 | 75°E | Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Northern Asia | 2014/2/6 |
| ABS-2A | Boeing 702SP | 75°E | South Asia, Southeast Asia, Northern Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, GCC | 2016/6/15[6][7] |
| ABS-3A | Boeing 702SP | 3°W | Americas, Africa, Europe, the Middle East | 2015/3/2[2][8][9] |
| ABS-4 | Loral FS 1300 | 61°E | GCC and Northern Africa | 2004/3/13 |
| ABS-6 | LM A2100 | 159°E | Pacific Ocean and Eastern Asia | 1999/9/26 |
References
- ^ Henry, Caleb (21 December 2017). "ABS picks Jim Simpson as CEO - SpaceNews.com". SpaceNews.com. SpaceNews.com. Retrieved 24 December 2017.
- ^ a b "Revolutionary ABS-3A Launched". Asia Broadcast Satellite. 1 March 2015. Archived from the original on 17 August 2017. Retrieved 4 March 2015.
- ^ "Company Overview of Asia Broadcast Satellite Limited". Bloomberg Business. Bloomberg. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
- ^ "ABS-2 Successfully Launched by Arianespace". absatellite.com. 6 February 2014. Retrieved 6 February 2014.
- ^ "ABS Satellite Fleet Overview". absatellite.com. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
- ^ "ABS All-electric Satellite Arrives Early at Operating Orbit". SpaceNews. 2015-09-10. Retrieved 2022-06-28.
- ^ Clark, Stephen. "Mission events timeline for Falcon 9's launch for ABS and Eutelsat – Spaceflight Now". Retrieved 2022-06-28.
- ^ Clark, Stephen. "Plasma-driven satellites launched from Cape Canaveral – Spaceflight Now". Retrieved 2022-06-28.
- ^ "ABS-3A Satellite Enters Commercial Service". spacewar.com. Retrieved 2022-06-28.
External links
- ABS Company Website