Launch Success
Liftoff Time (GMT)
03:50:00
Monday March 2, 2015
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ABS-3A is a communications satellite that is 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. The satellite is the first commercial communications satellite in orbit to use electric propulsion, providing a significant weight savings.
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
1 Payload
1,954 kilograms
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Geostationary Transfer Orbit
1 Payload
2,205 kilograms


Agency
SpaceXPrice
$56.50 million
Rocket
Diameter: 3.7m
Height: 68.4m
Payload to Orbit
LEO: 13,150 kg
GTO: 4,850 kg
Liftoff Thrust
5,885 Kilonewtons
Fairing
Diameter: 5.2m
Height: 13m
Stages
2
16th
Mission
3rd
Mission of 2015
21st
Mission
3rd
Mission of 2015
11th
Orbital launch attempt