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ABS 2A @ 75.0°E
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<blockquote data-quote="hvdh" data-source="post: 1002532" data-attributes="member: 187415"><p><a href="http://www.absatellite.com/2017/01/23/boeing-delivers-abs-2a-into-full-operation/" target="_blank">ABS » Boeing Delivers ABS-2A into Full Operation</a></p><p>Bermuda, January 23rd 2017 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] has delivered ABS-2A, an allelectric propulsion 702 satellite, to ABS which entered into commercial service on January 21st. This is the second of the pair of all-electric satellite Boeing has delivered to ABS. ABS-2A was launched in June 2016 aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 and will provide enhanced satellite communications services, including direct-to-home television services.</p><p></p><p>Equipped with 48 Ku-band transponders, the satellite will serve ABS’ customers in Africa, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Russia, South Asia and South East Asia regions at <strong>74.725 degrees east</strong>.</p><p></p><p>“We have completed our 3 satellite build investment in launching 3 satellites in 3 consecutive years (ABS-2 in 2014, ABS-3A in 2015 and ABS-2A in 2016). ABS-2A is the latest high-capacity satellite providing expansion capacity and continuity of satellite services at our prime gateway over the Indian Ocean region. It is located with ABS-2 at our premium neighborhood at 75°E, optimized for video services for growing CATV and DTH businesses,” said Tom Choi, CEO of ABS.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hvdh, post: 1002532, member: 187415"] [URL='http://www.absatellite.com/2017/01/23/boeing-delivers-abs-2a-into-full-operation/']ABS » Boeing Delivers ABS-2A into Full Operation[/URL] Bermuda, January 23rd 2017 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] has delivered ABS-2A, an allelectric propulsion 702 satellite, to ABS which entered into commercial service on January 21st. This is the second of the pair of all-electric satellite Boeing has delivered to ABS. ABS-2A was launched in June 2016 aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 and will provide enhanced satellite communications services, including direct-to-home television services. Equipped with 48 Ku-band transponders, the satellite will serve ABS’ customers in Africa, the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), Russia, South Asia and South East Asia regions at [B]74.725 degrees east[/B]. “We have completed our 3 satellite build investment in launching 3 satellites in 3 consecutive years (ABS-2 in 2014, ABS-3A in 2015 and ABS-2A in 2016). ABS-2A is the latest high-capacity satellite providing expansion capacity and continuity of satellite services at our prime gateway over the Indian Ocean region. It is located with ABS-2 at our premium neighborhood at 75°E, optimized for video services for growing CATV and DTH businesses,” said Tom Choi, CEO of ABS. [/QUOTE]
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