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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.
| Anik
F-1
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SATELLITE
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| Int'l Designation |
2000
076A
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Launched
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| Owner / Sponsor |
Telesat
Canada
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| Mission |
Telecommunication
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| Satellite Bus |
Boeing
Satellite Systems
|
BSS 702
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| Launch Mass |
4711
kg (10,364 lbm)
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| Mission Orbit |
GSO
|
107.3°W
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| Design Life |
15
years
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| Power (EOL) |
17.500
kW
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LAUNCH
|
| Launch Vehicle
Model |
Ariane
44L |
| Launch Date / Time |
2000
Nov 21
|
23:00
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Financial
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| Satellite cost |
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| Web Links |
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