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ABS-3A is a communications satellite that is scheduled to be operated by Asia Broadcast Satellite, providing coverage in the Americas, the Middle East, and Africa, as well as globally for TV distribution, cellular services, and maritime services.〔(【引用サイトリンク】url=http://www.absatellite.net/satellite-fleet/?sat=abs3a )〕 The satellite is the first commercial communications satellite in orbit to use electric propulsion, providing a significant weight savings. == Manufacture and specifications == The satellite was designed and manufactured by Boeing, and is a Boeing 702SP model communication satellite.〔 It will be located at 3 degrees West longitude.〔 It was launched on board a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket on 2 March 2015 (UTC time). The satellite is propelled solely by electrically powered spacecraft propulsion, with the on-board thrusters used for both geostationary orbit insertion and station keeping. The satellite is based on the Boeing 702 satellite bus, and was launched along with Eutelsat 115 West B, which is based on the same bus. The satellite had a launch mass of . The satellite utilizes three C-band beams and four Ku-band beams. The C-band beams will cover Americas, Middle East, and Africa. Additionally, the C-band can be used globally. The Ku-band beams will cover Europe, Middle East, North Africa, and South Africa, as well as providing further coverage of America.〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「ABS-3A」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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