Bermuda − ABS announced that it has selected Boeing Satellite International, Inc (Boeing) to manufacture the ABS-8 satellite. ABS-8 will replace ABS-7 at 116.1 degree East orbital location, and will also deliver significant expansion capacity for Asia, Russia and the Middle East. The satellite is expected to launch in 2017. ABS-8 will be the third innovative all-electric propulsion 702SP satellite ordered from Boeing that minimizes the spacecraft’s mass and maximizes available … [Read more...] about ABS selects Boeing to Build ABS-8
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SpaceCom International & Asia Broadcast Satellite sign multiple transponder deal on ABS-7
Hong Kong - Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS) and SpaceCom International, LLC (SpaceCom) have signed a long term, multi-transponder agreement for Ku-band capacity on ABS-7 to support SpaceCom's rapid growth throughout the Middle East and Asia region. SpaceCom has quickly become a leading provider of telecommunications services and solutions throughout the Middle East and Southeast Asia. The Middle East Ku-band capacity will be used to support the Government, Military, GSM/Cellular, Telecom and Oil … [Read more...] about SpaceCom International & Asia Broadcast Satellite sign multiple transponder deal on ABS-7
