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ABS (satellite operator)

ABS - Agility Beyond Space is a global satellite operator headquartered in Dubai, UAE and has offices in United States and Asia. The company redomiciled to the Dubai under its new legal entity name, Agility Beyond Space FZ-LLC, in 2025. ABS 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. ABS provides satellite service for data, broadcast and internet connectivity, with a strong focus on secure government communications, enterprise networks, and essential community infrastructure.

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ABS
Company type
Private
IndustrySatellite communication
Founded2006 (2006)
Key people
Mark Rigolle (CEO)
Websitewww.absatellite.com

ABS - Agility Beyond Space is a global satellite operator headquartered in Dubai, UAE and has offices in United States and Asia. The company redomiciled to the Dubai under its new legal entity name, Agility Beyond Space FZ-LLC, in 2025.1 ABS 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.2 ABS provides satellite service for data, broadcast and internet connectivity, with a strong focus on secure government communications, enterprise networks, and essential community infrastructure.

Financial Report - FY 24-253

History

ABS was established in 2006; and launched its first satellite ABS-1, originally known as Lockheed Martin Intersputnik-1 (LMI-1).2

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

Services

Broadcast Services Data Services Government ABSPlus
Broadcasting GSM Backhaul Government and Military ABSPlus Teleport
Occasional Use (OU) Broadband Internet and IP Trunking ABSPlus Video
Direct to Home (DTH) VSAT Networks ABSPlus Install
Cable Distribution VNO ABSPlus SatOps
Video Contribution Mobility - Maritime Connectivity ABSPlus Consult
High Definition (HDTV) ABSPlus H2H

Satellites

Satellite Bus Location Regions served Launched
ABS-2 Loral FS 1300 75°E Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Northern Asia 2014/2/6
ABS-2A Boeing 702SP 75°E South Asia, Southeast Asia, Northern Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, GCC 2016/6/1556
ABS-3A Boeing 702SP 3°W Americas, Africa, Europe, the Middle East 2015/3/2789
ABS-4 Loral FS 1300 61°E GCC and Northern Africa 2004/3/13
ABS-6 LM A2100 159°E Pacific Ocean and Eastern Asia 1999/9/26
References

References

  1. "ABS completes redomicilation to Dubai Development Authority - Satellite Evolution". Satellite Evolution.
  2. "ABS Satellite Fleet Overview". absatellite.com. Retrieved 15 October 2025.
  3. ABS (2024-01-11). "ABS Full Year Results Update and Recent Developments | ABS Global Ltd". Retrieved 2025-10-13.
  4. https://www.worldteleport.org/news/655801/ABS-Launches-New-Brand-to-Underpin-Next-Phase-of-Strategy-and-Growth.htm
  5. "ABS All-electric Satellite Arrives Early at Operating Orbit". SpaceNews. 2015-09-10. Retrieved 2022-06-28.
  6. Clark, Stephen. "Mission events timeline for Falcon 9's launch for ABS and Eutelsat – Spaceflight Now". Retrieved 2022-06-28.
  7. "Revolutionary ABS-3A Launched". ABS Satellites. 1 March 2015. Archived from the original on 17 August 2017. Retrieved 4 March 2015.
  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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