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
Lifetime:	15 years
Mass:	5950 kg, 3805 kg BOL
Orbit:	GEO

Satellite	Date	LS		Launcher	Remarks:
Anik F2	18.07.2004	Ko ELA-3		Ariane-5G+

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)

Source: Boeing Satellite Systems website