Anik G1

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Anik G1
Start date April 15, 2013, 18:36 UTC
Launcher Proton / Bris-M
Launch site Baikonur, starting position 200/39
COSPAR-ID : 2013-014A
Takeoff mass 4905 kg
Manufacturer Space Systems / Loral
Satellite bus SL 1300 Modular Platform
lifespan 15 yearsTemplate: future / in 5 years
operator Telesat Canada
Playback information
Transponder 24 C-band
16 Ext. Ku-band
12 SA Ku-band
3 X-band
Bandwidth 36 MHz (C)
27 MHz (Ku)
120 MHz (Ka)
position
Actual position 107.3 ° West
List of geostationary satellites

Anik G1 is a television satellite that belongs to the Anik satellite family and is operated by the Canadian satellite operator Telesat Canada . The launch took place on April 15, 2013 with a Proton launcher.

The satellite was built by Space Systems / Loral . It was positioned at 107.3 ° West and has been supplying North and South America with television and communication connections since May 8, 2013.

Individual evidence

  1. Chris Bergin: ILS Proton-M successfully launches Canada's Anik G1. nasaspaceflight.com, April 15, 2013, accessed April 16, 2013 .
  2. Telesat: Telesat's New Anik G1 Satellite Begins Commercial Service. May 8, 2013, accessed January 4, 2015 .

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