SATELLITE OVERVIEW
Launched in February 2014, ABS-2 is a Space Systems/Loral FS 1300 satellite that brings substantial new capacity to the prime location at 75°E, and serves four continents.
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 South East Asia. The Ka-band beam targets the MENA region and offers cost effective solutions for commercial and military applications.
KU BAND BEAMS
C BAND BEAMS
KA BAND BEAMS
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 |
Cross-Polarization Separation (dB) | Better than 27 | Better than 27 | Better than 27 |
EIRP (Peak Value) (dBW) | 45 | 55 | 49 |
TWTA Size (Watts) | 62 | 143 | 120 |
TWTA Redundancy | 34 | 52 | 6 |
G/T (Peak Value) (dB/K) | 6.9 | 8.9 | 4.6 |