ABS-2 75°E
ABS-2 SATELLITE OVERVIEW
ABS-2 is a geostationary communications satellite (Space Systems/Loral FS 1300) that brings substantial capacity to the prime orbital location at 75°E, and serves across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Russia and CIS regions, and Australia.
The satellite features six dedicated high-powered Ku-band beams for DTH services in the Eastern Hemisphere and offers multiple options for Ku-band connectivity. In addition, ABS-2 is equipped with industry-leading, high-powered C-band beams for connectivity requirements in Africa and Southeast Asia. The Ka-band beam targets the MENA region and offers cost-effective solutions for commercial and military applications.
SATELLITE COVERAGE MAPS
Africa
Asia
Australia
Europe
Middle East
KU BAND BEAMS
Korea/SEA | 44-52 dBW
South Asia | 50-55 dBW
Indonesia | 42-53 dBW
MENA | 43–51 dBW
S&C Africa | 43-51 dBW
Southern | 38-47 dBW
C BAND BEAMS
Global | 31-39 dBW
West Hemi | 35-43 dBW
East Hemi | 36-45 dBW
KA BAND BEAM
MENA | 40-49 dBW
| PARAMETERS | C-BAND | KU-BAND | KA-BAND |
| Number of Transponders | Up to 32 | Up to 51 | Up to 6 (Commercial & Military Bands) |
| Transponder Bandwidth (MHz) | 36, 72 & 104 | 54 & 108 | 435 (Commercial) & 225 (Military) |
| Uplink / Downlink Frequencies (GHz) | Standard & Extended | FSS & BSS | Commercial & Military |
| Uplink / Downlink Signal Polarization | Linear H & V | Linear H & V | Circular RHCP & LHCP |
