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Ariane Launches Canada’s Anik F1

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An Ariane 44L successfully launched Anik F1 from CSG, Kourou, pad ELA 2, at 2356 UTC (3:56 p.m. PST) on November 21. The satellite will be positioned at 107.3°W. The satellite is owned and will be operated by Telesat Canada, Gloucester, Ontario. Anik F2 is planned for launch in late 2002.

The 4711 kg (10,364 lbm) satellite carries 84 transponders, 36 C-band and 48 Ku-band. The Boeing build BSS 702 has an expected life of 15 years, generating 17.5 kW at end-of-life. The stowed dimensions of the satellite are 6.24 m x 3.5 m x 3.3 m.

Telesat Canada is part of the BCE Media group, and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BCE Inc.

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November 21, 2000