ABS announced that ABS-2A was successfully launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 full thrust rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida.  The satellite lifted off as part of a dual launch, and was the second deployment.   The ABS-2A satellite is the second of the pair of the innovated all-electric propulsion satellites, manufactured by Boeing Satellite Systems International.  It is equipped with an all Ku-band payload of 48 high performance transponders connecting Africa, MENA, Russia, South Asia and South East Asia regions.  ABS-2A will be co-located with ABS-2 and will deliver enhanced broadcast and data services from 75°E.