ABS (satellite operator)

Last updated
ABS
Company typePrivate
Industry Satellite communication
Founded2006;19 years ago (2006)
Key people
Mark Rigolle (CEO)
Website www.absatellite.com

ABS - Agility Beyond Space is a global satellite operator headquartered in UAE and has offices in United States and Asia. The company operates a fleet of five communication satellites,providing coverage to approximately 93% of the world's population including the Americas, Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East and Northern Asia. [1] ABS provides satellite service for data, broadcast and internet connectivity, with a strong focus on secure government communications, enterprise networks, and essential community infrastructure.

Contents

Financial Report - FY 24-25 [2]

History

ABS was established in 2006; [3] and launched its first satelliteABS-1, originally known as Lockheed Martin Intersputnik-1 (LMI-1). [3]

Its fleet subsequently expanded to ABS-2A, ABS-3A, ABS-4 and ABS-6, [4] enabling extensive global coverage and service diversity. In 2023, the company rebranded as Agility Beyond Space, marking its evolution into a modern, agile satellite operator focused on innovation and global connectivity. [5]

Services

Broadcast ServicesData ServicesGovernmentABSPlus
BroadcastingGSM BackhaulGovernment and MilitaryABSPlus Teleport
Occasional Use (OU)Broadband Internet and IP TrunkingABSPlus Video
Direct to Home (DTH)VSAT NetworksABSPlus Install
Cable DistributionVNOABSPlus SatOps
Video ContributionMobility - Maritime ConnectivityABSPlus Consult
High Definition (HDTV)ABSPlus H2H

Satellites

SatelliteBusLocationRegions servedLaunched
ABS-2 Loral FS 130075°EAfrica, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Northern Asia2014/2/6
ABS-2A Boeing 702SP 75°ESouth Asia, Southeast Asia, Northern Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, GCC2016/6/15 [6] [7]
ABS-3A Boeing 702SP 3°WAmericas, Africa, Europe, the Middle East2015/3/2 [1] [8] [9]
ABS-4 Loral FS 130061°EGCC and Northern Africa2004/3/13
ABS-6 LM A2100159°EPacific Ocean and Eastern Asia1999/9/26

References

  1. 1 2 "Revolutionary ABS-3A Launched". Asia Broadcast Satellite. 1 March 2015. Archived from the original on 17 August 2017. Retrieved 4 March 2015.
  2. ↑ ABS (2024-01-11). "ABS Full Year Results Update and Recent Developments | ABS Global Ltd" . Retrieved 2025-10-13.
  3. 1 2 "Company Overview of Asia Broadcast Satellite Limited". Bloomberg Business. Bloomberg. Retrieved 28 February 2015.
  4. ↑ "ABS Satellite Fleet Overview". absatellite.com. Retrieved 28 June 2022.
  5. ↑ https://www.worldteleport.org/news/655801/ABS-Launches-New-Brand-to-Underpin-Next-Phase-of-Strategy-and-Growth.htm
  6. ↑ "ABS All-electric Satellite Arrives Early at Operating Orbit". SpaceNews. 2015-09-10. Retrieved 2022-06-28.
  7. ↑ Clark, Stephen. "Mission events timeline for Falcon 9's launch for ABS and Eutelsat – Spaceflight Now" . Retrieved 2022-06-28.
  8. ↑ Clark, Stephen. "Plasma-driven satellites launched from Cape Canaveral – Spaceflight Now" . Retrieved 2022-06-28.
  9. ↑ "ABS-3A Satellite Enters Commercial Service". spacewar.com. Retrieved 2022-06-28.
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