Anik F1R

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Anik F1R
Start date September 8, 2005, 21:53:40 UTC
Launcher Proton-M / Bris-M 53512
Launch site Baikonur , 200/39
COSPAR-ID : 2005-036A
Takeoff mass 4100 kg
Manufacturer EADS Astrium
model Eurostar 3000S
Satellite bus Eurostar 3000
lifespan 15 years (planned)
operator Telesat Canada
Playback information
Transponder 24 C-band
32 Ku-band
position
First position 107.3 ° West
Actual position 107.3 ° West
List of geostationary satellites

Anik F1R is a television satellite in the Anik series of the Canadian satellite operator Telesat Canada . In addition to broadcasting radio and TV programs, it can also transmit GPS data.

The satellite was launched on 8 September 2005, a carrier rocket of the type Proton-M from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan launched into space.

The Anik F1R developed by EADS Astrium weighs 4100 kg and is designed for an operating time of 15 years.

It is co-positioned with Anik F1 at orbital position 107.3 ° West .

reception

The satellite can be received throughout North America . The transmission takes place in the C and Ku bands .

Individual evidence

  1. Anik F1R. Telesat, 2012, accessed on July 19, 2012 .

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