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ABS-3

Also known as Agila 2, Mabuhay 1, ABS 5

retired

Identification

NORAD / COSPAR
24901 / 1997-042A
Operator
ABS

Orbit & position

Orbit
GEO
Position
16° W (6.7° W)
Altitude
—
Velocity
—
Period
—
Eccentricity
—

Hardware

Manufacturer
Intuitive Machines (SSL/MDA/Maxar/Lanteris)
Model
LS-1300
Mass
3775 kg
Dry mass
1800 kg

Launch

Launch date
19 Aug 1997
Launch site
Xichang Satellite Launch Center
Launch vehicle
Long March CZ-3B/E
Design life
15 yr

Beacons

12747.5H12749H

Comment

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