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.
Due thruster problems Anik-F2's service live is shortened. Telesat bought in late 2022 the Anik F4 (formerly AMC 11) satellite to mitigate the loss.
Nation: | Canada |
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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 | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
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Anik F2 | 2004-027A | 18.07.2004 | Ko ELA-3 | Ariane-5G+ |