Let's go Nimiqing... nimiqi 5



Let's go Nimiqing...


Telesat has recently announced plans to build and launch its 19th satellite, Nimiq 5. It has selected International Launch Services (ILS) for the launch of the Nimiq 5 satellite in 2009. [1] Space Systems/Loral has been selected as the manufacturer for Nimiq 5.
**** TV will use half of the satellite to provide a wide range of high-definition and specialty television services to its subscribers, and lease the other half of the satellite to Dish Network.
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.

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Telesat, one of the world’s leading satellite operators, announced today that it has selected International Launch Services (ILS) for the launch of the Nimiq 5 satellite in 2009. Financial details were not released. Nimiq 5, the latest in the Ottawa-based company’s line of satellites carrying digital television services, underscores Telesat’s ongoing commitment to make substantial investments in its state-of-the-art satellite fleet for the benefit of Canadians. **** *******Vu has contracted for the use of the satellite to provide a wide range of high-definition and specialty television services to its subscribers.

Telesat’s 19th satellite, being manufactured by Space Systems/Loral with participation by the Canadian satellite industry, will be equipped with 32 Ku-band transponders. It will occupy Telesat’s orbital position at 72.7 degrees West Longitude and have an anticipated lifespan of more than 15 years.

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