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ABS-2

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Orbit: GEOLaunched 1/1/2014
Technical Specifications
Verified technical details
Dry Mass
3500 kg
Total Mass
6330 kg
Power
Unknown
Design Life
Unknown
Stakeholders

Operator

ABS Global (Agility Beyond Space)

Manufacturer

ABS Global (Agility Beyond Space)
Launch Mission

ABS-2/Athena-Fidus

2/6/2014

Entity Mentions
All verified mentions of this entity in source documents

TAP Digital Media Ventures Corporation will use the ABS-2 video neighborhood at 75°East to broadcast four HD channels—TAP Action Flix, Tap Sports, Tap Movies, Premier Sports—and two SD channels—Tap TV and Tap Edge.

Mentioned as: ABS-2SourceNov 1, 2021

ABS-2 can improve crew welfare, safety, and healthcare conditions on offshore platforms.

Mentioned as: ABS-2SourceMay 18, 2022

TAPDMV’s partnership with ABS began three years ago and has grown from downlinking sporting events to broadcasting 10 channels in the Philippines using the ABS-2 C-band East Hemi beam.

Mentioned as: ABS-2SourceMar 27, 2023

The ABS-2 C-band East Hemi beam is presented as offering high reliability for national TV networks and primary cable services.

Mentioned as: ABS-2SourceMar 27, 2023

AXESS Networks’ Ku-band satellite coverage of the Middle East is supported by networks on the ABS-3A and ABS-2 satellites.

Mentioned as: ABS-2SourceAug 1, 2023

ABS-2’s C-band capacity was used to create a secure dedicated satellite communications link between Northern Australia and Germany for governmental applications.

Mentioned as: ABS-2SourceSep 17, 2023

ABS launched three satellites since 2014: ABS-2, ABS-2A, and ABS-3A.

Mentioned as: ABS-2SourceAug 21, 2019

ABS provides MENA coverage at 75 degrees East via the ABS-2 satellite.

Mentioned as: ABS-2SourceMar 2, 2021

ABS-2 is capable of supporting critical services and streamlining operations by providing multiple offshore platforms with access to real-time monitoring.

Mentioned as: ABS-2SourceMay 18, 2022

ABS operates a fleet of satellites including ABS-2, ABS-2A, ABS-3A, ABS-4/Mobisat-1, and ABS-6.

Mentioned as: ABS-2SourceNov 6, 2022

ABS operates a fleet of satellites including ABS-2, ABS-2A, ABS-3A, ABS-4/Mobisat-1, and ABS-6.

Mentioned as: ABS-2SourceMar 27, 2023

ABS provides connectivity and broadband services with five satellites: ABS-2, ABS-2A, ABS-3A, ABS-4/Mobisat-1, and ABS-6.

Mentioned as: ABS-2Source

ABS operates a fleet of satellites including ABS-2, ABS-2A, ABS-3A, ABS-4/Mobisat-1, and ABS-6.

Mentioned as: ABS-2SourceApr 23, 2024