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Telesat's Anik F1R satellite begins commercial service4 October 2005
Telesat, one of the world's leading satellite
operators, announced today that is has launched commercial services on its
state-of-the-art Anik F1R satellite. The new satellite provides valuable
broadcasting and telecommunications capacity for Canadians, including direct-
to-home satellite television.
Telesat's Anik F1R also carries a navigation payload that enhances the
global positioning system used in aviation across Canada and the United States
- making North American air navigation safer and more reliable than ever
before.
"With Anik F1R, Telesat continues its long tradition of developing and
delivering the most advanced satellite applications and services," said Larry
Boisvert, Telesat's president and CEO. "Whether it's the entertainment we
watch on TV, or the health and safety information used in public services,
Telesat satellites carry services that benefit millions of people every day."
Telesat's major customers, including CTV, CHUM Television and CBC, will
use Anik F1R to deliver high-quality, reliable broadcasting services from
coast to coast. The satellite will also play a key role in Star Choice's
national direct-to-home satellite television service.
Telesat's Anik F1R payload consists of 32 Ku-band transponders, 24 C-band
transponders, and two navigation transponders. Anik F1R, co-located with
Telesat's Anik F1 satellite, operates from the orbital position at 107.3
degrees West Longitude. Telesat will transfer its existing North American
traffic from Anik F1 to Anik F1R, allowing Anik F1 to focus exclusively on
service to South America. Anik F1R has an estimated mission life of 15 years.
Manufactured by EADS Astrium, Telesat's Anik F1R is the company's first
European-built satellite. The satellite was launched September 9, 2005 on a
Proton/Breeze M rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
It was Telesat's sixteenth successful satellite launch.
About Telesat (www.telesat.com)
Telesat is a pioneer and world leader in satellite operations and systems
management. The company made history in 1972 with the launch of the first
domestic commercial communications satellite in geostationary orbit. Today,
Telesat competes with other top international satellite fleets in providing
telecommunications and broadcasting services throughout the Americas, and is a
leading consultant, operator and partner in satellite ventures around the
globe. Telesat is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BCE Inc., a leading
communications company with shares listed in the United States, Canada and
Europe.
For further information: Marilynn Wright, Telesat, Tel: (613) 748-0123,
m.wright@telesat.ca; Dan Tisch or Karen Passmore (media only), Argyle
Rowland Communications, Tel: (416) 968-7311 x223, 228,
dtisch@argylerowland.com, kpassmore@argylerowland.com
Source: NewsWire
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