Communications
Arianespace(ASA)CommercialAnik F1 is a Canadian communications satellite, which was ordered in March 1998. It is based on Boeing's BSS-702 model. The satellite carries 84 active transponders: 36 in C-band and 48 in Ku-band. The spacecraft provides general telecommunications services for North and South America. The satellite was designed for an end-of-life power of 16 kW. Anik F1 was launched in late 2000 on an Ariane-44L H10-3 rocket.
Orbital Attempt
#4,445
ASA Mission
#132
Pad Launch
#104
Location Launch
#145
Designator
2000-076
Nov 21, 2000, 11:56 PM
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The Guiana Space Centre is a European spaceport to the northwest of Kourou in French Guiana, a region of France in South America. Kourou is located at a latitude of 5°. In operation since 1968, it is a suitable location for a spaceport because of its equatorial location and open sea to the east.
Timezone
America/Cayenne
Local Launch Time
Nov 21, 2000, 8:56 PM
Total Launches
334
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
5.1690, -52.6903
