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Launch Success
Liftoff Time (GMT)
19:19:18
Thursday September 17, 2009
Telesat 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 is based on a SS/Ls SSL-1300 bus. A high-power satellite, Nimiq 5 is equipped with 32 Ku-band transponders. It occupies Telesat's orbital position at 72.7 degrees West Longitude and has a lifespan of more than 15 years. The satellite's manufacturing plan also included contracts with the Canadian satellite industry, including multiplexers and switches from Com Dev International Ltd. and antennas from MacDonald, Dettwiler, and Associates, Ltd.
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
1 Payload
4,745 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
35th
Mission
6th
Mission of 2009
53rd
Orbital launch attempt