Nimiq-4
Nimiq-4 is a Canadian geosynchronous communications satellite. It was launched aboard a Proton-M / Briz-M launch vehicle at 21:48:00 UTC on 19 September 2008. It was positioned at 82.0° West longitude, and operated by Telesat Canada.
| Mission type | High-definition television (HDTV) |
|---|---|
| Operator | Telesat Canada |
| COSPAR ID | 2008-044A |
| SATCAT no. | 33373 |
| Mission duration | 15 years (planned) |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Spacecraft type | Nimiq |
| Bus | Eurostar-3000S |
| Manufacturer | EADS Astrium |
| Launch mass | 4,850 kg (10,690 lb) |
| Power | 12 kW |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 19 September 2008, 21:48:00 UTC |
| Rocket | Proton-M / Briz-M |
| Launch site | Baikonur, Site 200/39 |
| Contractor | International Launch Services (ILS) |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Geocentric orbit |
| Regime | Geostationary orbit |
| Longitude | 82.0° West |
| Transponders | |
| Band | 32 Ku-band, 8 Ka-band |
| Coverage area | North America |
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