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.
Financial Report - FY 24-25

History

ABS was established in 2006; and launched its first satellite ABS-1, originally known as Lockheed Martin Intersputnik-1 .
Its fleet subsequently expanded to ABS-2A, ABS-3A, ABS-4 and ABS-6, 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.

Services

Broadcast ServicesData ServicesGovernmentABSPlus
BroadcastingGSM BackhaulGovernment and MilitaryABSPlus Teleport
Occasional Use Broadband Internet and IP TrunkingABSPlus Video
Direct to Home VSAT NetworksABSPlus Install
Cable DistributionVNOABSPlus SatOps
Video ContributionMobility - Maritime ConnectivityABSPlus Consult
High Definition ABSPlus H2H

Satellites

SatelliteBusLocationRegions servedLaunched
ABS-2Loral FS 1300Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, Northern Asia2014/2/6
ABS-2ABoeing 702SPSouth Asia, Southeast Asia, Northern Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, GCC2016/6/15
ABS-3ABoeing 702SPAmericas, Africa, Europe, the Middle East2015/3/2
ABS-4Loral FS 1300GCC and Northern Africa2004/3/13
ABS-6LM A2100Pacific Ocean and Eastern Asia1999/9/26