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Launch Success
Liftoff Time (GMT)
21:48:00
Friday September 19, 2008
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EADS Astrium has been selected in January 2006 by Telesat to build the company's new Nimiq 4 satellite. This is the third consecutive order for a Eurostar E3000 satellite from the Canadian-based operator following Anik F1R and Anik F3. Planned to enter service in 2008, Nimiq 4 will broadcast direct-to-home TV from its orbital location of 82º West. Nimiq 4 will continue to enhance digital television services in Canada. It will feature 32 active high-power transponders in the Ku band and 8 in the Ka-band. The multi-spot Ka-band payload will provide coverage of the most densely populated regions of Canada. EADS Astrium, as prime contractor for Nimiq 4, will design and build the satellite and supply both the payload and the platform. EADS Astrium's facilities in the UK Germany, Spain, and France will contribute to the design and manufacture of the spacecraft. Canadian industry will supply a significant part of the spacecraft equipment and technologies.
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
1 Payload
4,850 kilograms
Manufacturer
KhrunichevPrice
$65.00 million
Rocket
Height: 58.18m
Payload to Orbit
LEO: 21,000 kg
GTO: 6,900 kg
Liftoff Thrust
10,027 Kilonewtons
Fairing
Diameter: 4.35m
Height: 15.26m
Stages
4
25th
Mission
5th
Mission of 2008
46th
Orbital launch attempt