Anik F2
Anik F2 [Boeing BSS]
Telesat Canada ordered another BSS-702, Anik F2, in April 2000. The satellite will offer fixed satellite service, including Internet access, and will provide Ka-band multimedia services across North America. Anik F2 will operate with a total of 114 transponders: 50 in Ka-band, 40 in Ku-band and 24 in C-band. The satellite will carry the flight-proven xenon ion propulsion system for all on-orbit maneuvering. The spacecraft is designed for an end-of-life power of 16 kW. Anik F2 was successfully launched on 18.07.2004 on an Ariane-5G+ launch vehicle.
| Nation: | Canada |
|---|---|
| Type / Application: | Communication |
| Operator: | Telesat Canada |
| Contractors: | Boeing |
| Equipment: | 114 transponders (50 Ka-band, 40 Ku-band, 24 C-band) |
| Configuration: | BSS-702 |
| Propulsion: | R-4D, 4 XIPS-25 ion engines |
| Power: | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
| Lifetime: | 15 years |
| Mass: | 5950 kg, 3805 kg BOL |
| Orbit: | GEO |
| Satellite | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anik F2 | 18.07.2004 | Ko ELA-3 | Ariane-5G+ |
References:
- Boeing: Anik F2
Further Anik missions:
- Anik A1, 2, 3 (HS-333)
- Anik B1 (AS-3000)
- Anik C1, 2, 3 (HS-376)
- Anik D1, 2 (HS-376)
- Anik E1, 2 (AS-5000)
- Anik E2R (HS-601)
- Anik F1 (BSS-702)
- Anik F1R (Eurostar-3000S)
- Anik F2 (BSS-702)
- Anik F3 (Eurostar-3000S)
- Anik G1 (LS-1300)
