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ABS-2A is a geostationary commercial communications satellite owned and operated by Asia Broadcast Satellite. Launched in 2016, it uses electric propulsion and a Ku-band payload with beams serving regions that include South and Southeast Asia, Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, and Russia; its role is to relay broadcast and telecommunications signals between ground stations.
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What is ABS-2A?
ABS-2A is a geostationary commercial communications satellite owned and operated by Asia Broadcast Satellite. It carries a Ku-band communications payload.
When was ABS-2A launched?
ABS-2A was launched in 2016. As a geostationary satellite, it is designed to remain over a consistent region of Earth while providing communications coverage.
Which regions does ABS-2A serve?
Its Ku-band beams serve regions including South and Southeast Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and North Africa. Coverage is divided into satellite beams aimed at different service areas.
What propulsion system does ABS-2A use?
ABS-2A uses electric propulsion for orbit-raising and station-keeping tasks. Electric propulsion is efficient for long-duration geostationary satellite operations.
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