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Nimiq 5

Nimiq 5 [SSL]

Telesat, has announced in January 2007 plans to build and launch Nimiq 5, the latest in the company’s line of satellites carrying digital television to Canadian viewers. Telesat has selected Space Systems/Loral as the manufacturer for Nimiq 5, which is slated for launch in 2009. Nimiq 5 will be based on a SS/Ls LS-1300 bus.
A high-power satellite, Nimiq 5 will be equipped with 32 Ku-band transponders. It will occupy Telesat’s orbital position at 72.7 degrees West Longitude and have a lifespan of more than 15 years.
The satellite’s manufacturing plan also includes contracts with the Canadian satellite industry, including multiplexers and switches from Com Dev International Ltd. and antennas from MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates, Ltd.


Nation:Canada
Type / Application:Communication
Operator:Telesat Canada
Contractors:Space Systems Loral (SSL)
Equipment:32 Ku-band transponders
Configuration:LS-1300
Propulsion:
Lifetime:15 years
Mass:Orbit:GEO