ABS-2A

China / Multinational

Int. spacecraft nº:

Chinese spacecraft nº: 295

Launch data:

Designation	41588 / 16038A
Launch date	15 June 2016 - 14:29 UT
Launch site	CC, SLC-40
Launch vehicle	Falcon-9v1.2
Mission	Commercial: Communication
Geostationary orbit:
Perigee / Apogee	35784 x 35804 km
Eccentricity	0,00E+00
Inclination	0.0°
Period	1436.1 min

ABS 2A

Launched together with: Eutelsat 117 West B

Spacecraft data:

Prime manufacturer	Boeing Satellite Systems
Platform	BSS-702SP
Operator	Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS)
Mass at launch	1800 kg
Dry Mass	kg
Basic shape
Dimension (m)
Equipment	48 Ku-band transponders
Solar array	2 deployable solar arrays
Stabilization
Propulsion
DC power
Design lifetime	15 yrs

Location:

Date	Position	Remarks
Dec 2016	75° W

Description:

ABS 2A is a geostationary satellite, placed in position 75° E, providing 48 Ku-band transponders covering South Asia, Southeast Asia, Russia, sub-Saharan Africa, and the Middle East and North Africa. The spacecraft will broadcast direct-to-home television services, and support mobile communications clients.
ABS 2A satellite will be placed in position 75° E, to provide 48 Ku-band transponders covering Eastern Europe, Russia, Middle East and India.

External links:

Satellite tracking: Real time satellite tracking

Ref.: #7(JR727), #14, #226, #228 - update: 08.04.17