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Canada's new Anik F1R satellite enters service EADS ASTRIUM NEWS RELEASE Posted: October 7, 2005 Telesat's Anik F1R satellite has successfully completed in-orbit tests and has been placed at the 107.3 deg W orbital slot, from where commercial service has commenced. The satellite was formally handed over to Telesat by satellite manufacturer EADS Astrium on October 1, 2005. Anik F1R will offer fixed satellite communications services in North America through a total of 56 transponders in C and Ku-bands, and includes a navigation payload.
Anik F1R the fifth Eurostar E3000 to be launched, is the first of two Anik spacecraft ordered by Telesat from EADS Astrium. The second, Anik F3, is currently under construction and on schedule for launch in 2006. 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. EADS Astrium is Europe's leading satellite specialist. Its activities cover complete civil and military telecommunications and Earth observation systems, science and navigation programmes, and all spacecraft avionics and equipment. |
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