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ABS-3

Also known as Agila 2, Mabuhay 1, ABS 5

retired

Identification

Position16° W (21.8° W)
NORAD / COSPAR24901 / 1997-042A
OperatorABS
OrbitGEO

Hardware

ManufacturerIntuitive Machines (SSL/MDA/Maxar/Lanteris)
ModelLS-1300
Mass3775 kg
Dry mass1800 kg

Launch

Launch siteXichang Satellite Launch Center
Launch vehicleLong March CZ-3B/E

Beacons

12747.5H12749H

Comment

30 C-band, 24 Ku-band transponders and Ka-band capacity. The satellite payload is restricted for government use only.

Lifetime
19 Aug 1997Launched
15 yrDesign life
29.0 yrElapsed
ExpiredRemaining
Aug 2012End of life
Satellite is retired