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The '''Nimiq''' satellites are a fleet of [[Geostationary satellite|geostationary]] telecommunications satellites owned by the [[Telesat]] and used by satellite television providers including [[Bell TV]] and [[EchoStar]] (Dish Network). 'Nimiq' is an [[Inuktitut language|Inuit]] word used for an object or a force which binds things together. A contest in 1998 was held to choose the name of these satellites. The contest drew over 36,000 entries.
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The '''Nimiq''' satellites are a Canadian fleet of [[Geostationary satellite|geostationary]] telecommunications satellites owned by [[Telesat]] and used by satellite television providers including [[Bell Satellite TV]] and [[EchoStar]] ([[Dish Network]]). 'Nimiq' is an [[Inuktitut language|Inuit]] word used for an object or a force which binds things together. A contest in 1998 was held to choose the name of these satellites. The contest drew over 36,000 entries. Sheila Rogers, a physiotherapist from Nepean, Ontario, submitted the winning name.
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==Nimiq 1==
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'''Nimiq 1''' was launched on May 21, 1999 by a [[Proton-K]] Blok DM-3 rocket from [[Baikonur Cosmodrome]] in [[Kazakhstan]]. It was Canada's first direct broadcast digital TV satellite and was paid for by [[Telesat]], a Canadian communications company and subsidiary of [[Bell Canada Enterprises]]. [http://www.lyngsat.com/packages/expressvu1.html Nimiq 1 Channels]


[[File:Nimiq Winner.jpg|thumb|right|Sheila Rogers - Winner of satellite naming contest]]
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* Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin
[[File:Lasting image for Nepean woman.jpg|thumb|right|Lasting image for Nepean woman - Sheila Rogers wins contest for submitting 'nimiq' as name for new satellite.]]
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* Satellite Type: [[Lockheed Martin]] A2100AX
[[File:Nimiq satellite.jpg|thumb|right|Nimiq satellite - Rogers got an honour that's truly unique: her own name placed on the satellite, immediately below the name of the satellite itself.]]
* Weight: 3600 kg (about 7920 pounds)
[[File:Nimiq Park.jpg|thumb|Nimiq Park in Riverside South in Ottawa - named after the Nimiq satellites]]
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* Dimensions: 5.8 x 2.4 x 2.4 m and a 27 m² solar array

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== Nimiq-1 ==
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'''Nimiq-1''' was launched on 21 May 1999 by a [[Proton-K]] / [[Blok DM-03]] launch vehicle from [[Baikonur Cosmodrome]] in [[Kazakhstan]]. It was Canada's first direct broadcast digital TV satellite and was paid for by [[Telesat]], a Canadian communications company and subsidiary of [[Bell Canada Enterprises]].<ref>[http://www.lyngsat.com/packages/expressvu1.html] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090901091632/http://www.lyngsat.com/packages/expressvu1.html|date=September 1, 2009}}</ref>
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* Manufacturer: [[Lockheed Martin]]
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* Satellite Type: [[Lockheed Martin]], [[Lockheed Martin A2100|A2100AX]]
* Weight: {{cvt|3600|kg}}
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* Dimensions: 5.8 x 2.4 x 2.4 m and a 27 m<sup>2</sup> solar array
* DC power: 120 W
* DC power: 120 W
* Expected lifetime: 12 years
* Expected lifetime: 12 years
* Transponders: 32
* Transponders: 32
* Vehicle: Proton K Bloc DM 3
* Vehicle: [[Proton-K]] / [[Blok DM-03]]

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== Nimiq-2 ==
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'''Nimiq 2''', launched on 29 December 2002 on a [[Proton rocket|Proton Breeze M]] launch vehicle, includes 32 [[Ku band|Ku-band]] transponders. Nimiq 2 provides additional bandwidth for [[High-definition television]] (HDTV) and interactive television applications. On 20 February 2003, Nimiq-2 experienced a partial power failure and as such can only power 26 of its 32 Ku-band transponders.


Nimiq 2's orbital slot, 123° West longitude, was changed to 91.61° East longitude during June 2019.
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==Nimiq 2==
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'''Nimiq 2''', launched on December 29, 2002 on a [[Proton rocket|Proton Breeze M]] rocket, includes 2 K-band transponders. Nimiq 2 provides additional bandwidth for [[High-definition television|HDTV]] and interactive television applications. On February 20, 2003, Nimiq 2 experienced a partial power failure and as such can only power 26 of its 32 Ku-band transponders.


==Nimiq 3, 4i, 4iR==
== Nimiq-3, -4i and -4iR ==
'''Nimiq 3''' and '''Nimiq 4i''' were leased by [[Bell TV]] from [[DirecTV]] Inc. when they were already in orbit. Originally called ''DirectTV3'' and ''DirectTV2'' respectively, these Hughes HS-601 models were brought out of retirement and are currently used to share some of the workload from ''Nimiq 2'' and ''Nimiq 1'', respectively. They went online in Bell TV's stead in 2004 and 2006.
'''Nimiq-3''' and '''Nimiq-4i''' were leased by [[Bell Satellite TV]] from [[DirecTV|DirecTV Inc.]] when they were already in orbit. Originally called ''[[AT&T satellite fleet|Direct-TV3]]'' and ''Direct-TV2'' respectively, these [[Boeing Satellite Development Center|Hughes HS-601]] models were brought out of retirement and are currently used to share some of the workload from ''Nimiq-2'' and ''Nimiq-1'', respectively. They went online in Bell TV's stead in 2004 and 2006.


'''Nimiq 4i''' ran out of fuel and was [http://bellsrdu.ca/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3 replaced] by '''Nimiq 4iR''' on April 28, 2007.
'''Nimiq-4i''' ran out of fuel and was replaced <ref>[http://bellsrdu.ca/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071008050221/http://bellsrdu.ca/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3 |date=October 8, 2007}}</ref> by '''Nimiq-4iR''' on 28 April 2007.


==Nimiq 4==
== Nimiq-4 ==
'''Nimiq 4''' was launched on September 19, 2008, by a [[Proton-M]] / Breeze M rocket from [[Baikonur Cosmodrome]] in [[Kazakhstan]].<ref>http://www2.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/bustech/story.html?id=893bd935-7b56-46d1-a6a3-d19d4a575ca6</ref> It will replace '''Nimiq 4i''', and will provide advanced services such as [[high-definition television]], [[specialty channels]] and [[foreign language programming]].
'''Nimiq-4''' was launched on 19 September 2008, by a [[Proton-M]] / [[Briz (rocket stage)|Briz M]] rocket from [[Baikonur Cosmodrome]] in Kazakhstan.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www2.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/bustech/story.html?id=893bd935-7b56-46d1-a6a3-d19d4a575ca6|title=Cheering, relief greet launch of latest Nimiq satellite|publisher=Canada.com|date=2008-09-25 |access-date=2013-10-01|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004213611/http://www2.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/bustech/story.html?id=893bd935-7b56-46d1-a6a3-d19d4a575ca6|archive-date=2013-10-04}}</ref> It will replace '''Nimiq-4i''', and will provide advanced services such as [[high-definition television|HDTV]], [[specialty channels]] and foreign language programming.


* Manufacturer: Astrium
* Manufacturer: [[Astrium|EADS Astrium]]
* Satellite Type: [[Astrium]] [[Eurostar (spacecraft)|Eurostar E3000]]
* Satellite type: [[Astrium]] [[Eurostar (satellite bus)|Eurostar E3000S]]
* Weight: 4800&nbsp;kg (about 10600 pounds )
* Weight: {{cvt|4850|kg}}
* Dimensions: 39 m Solar array span
* Dimensions: 39 metres solar array span
* Power: 12&nbsp;kW at end of life
* Power: 12&nbsp;kW at end of life
* Expected lifetime: 15 years
* Expected lifetime: 15 years
* Transponders: 32 Ku, and 8 in Ka-band.
* Transponders: 32 Ku-band, and 8 in Ka-band
* Vehicle: Proton Breeze M
* Vehicle: [[Proton-M]] / [[Briz (rocket stage)|Briz-M]]
* Location: 82.0 West


==Nimiq 5==
== Nimiq-5 ==
In 2009 Telesat announced plans to build and launch its 19th satellite, Nimiq 5. It selected [[International Launch Services]] (ILS) for the launch of the Nimiq 5 satellite in 2009.<ref>[http://www.telesat.ca/news/releases/2007/07-08-e.asp Telesat again chooses ILS to launch its newest digital TV satellite<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> [[Space Systems/Loral]] has been selected as the manufacturer for Nimiq 5.
In 2009, Telesat announced plans to build and launch its 19th satellite, Nimiq-5. It selected [[International Launch Services]] (ILS) for the launch of the Nimiq-5 satellite in 2009.<ref>[http://www.telesat.ca/news/releases/2007/07-08-e.asp] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706204940/http://www.telesat.ca/news/releases/2007/07-08-e.asp|date=July 6, 2011}}</ref> [[Space Systems/Loral]] has been selected as the manufacturer for Nimiq-5.


[[Dish Network]] is expected to lease all of the 32 Ku-band transponder payload. The satellite will be located at 72.7° West longitude.
[[Dish Network]] is expected to lease all of the 32 [[Ku band|Ku-band]] transponder payload. The satellite will be located at 72.7° West longitude.


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 (MDA Ltd).
The satellite's manufacturing plan also includes contracts with the Canadian satellite industry, including multiplexers and switches from [[COM DEV International|Com Dev International Ltd.]] and antennas from [[MDA (company)|MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates, Ltd]] (MDA Ltd).


The Nimiq 5 satellite was shipped from the manufacturer, Space Systems Loral located in Palo Alto California, to the Baikonur Space Center in Kazakhstan, on August 18, 2009.<ref>http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?d=171604</ref> Telesat Canada contracted with International Launch Services in April 2007 for the launch of Nimiq 5 by an ILS Proton Briz M rocket.<ref>http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewsr.html?pid=24020</ref>
The Nimiq-5 satellite was shipped from the manufacturer, [[SSL (company)|Space Systems Loral]] located in [[Palo Alto, California]], to the [[Baikonur Cosmodrome]] in Kazakhstan, on 18 August 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?d=171604|title=Photo Release - Space Systems/Loral Delivers Telesat's Nimiq 5 Satellite to Launch Base Nasdaq:LORL|publisher=Globenewswire.com|access-date=2013-10-01|archive-date=20 July 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720011422/http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/news.html?d=171604|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Telesat|Telesat Canada]] contracted with [[International Launch Services]] (ILS) in April 2007 for the launch of Nimiq-5 by an ILS [[Proton-M]] / [[Briz (rocket stage)|Briz-M]] [[launch vehicle]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewsr.html?pid=24020|title=ILS, Telesat Canada Sign Contract to Launch Nimiq-5 on Proton in 2009|publisher=SpaceRef|date=2007-04-26|access-date=2013-10-01}}</ref>


Nimiq 5 was successfully launched into space aboard a Proton M / Breeze M rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan at 12:19:19 pm PDT on September 17, 2009.<ref>http://www.ilslaunch.com/news-091809/</ref>
Nimiq-5 was successfully launched into space aboard a Proton M / Breeze M rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan at 19:19:19 [[Coordinated Universal Time|UTC]] on 17 September 2009.<ref>[http://www.ilslaunch.com/news-091809/] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101010164539/http://www.ilslaunch.com/news-091809/|date=October 10, 2010}}</ref>


==Nimiq 6==
== Nimiq-6 ==
Satellite has been be fully leased for its lifetime by [[Bell Satellite TV]] which will use it to service [[Satellite television|direct-to-home]] (DTH) satellite television subscribers across Canada.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.spaceflight101.com/nimiq-6-launch-updates.html|title=Nimiq-6 Launch Updates|publisher=SPACEFLIGHT101|access-date=2013-10-01|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004213509/http://www.spaceflight101.com/nimiq-6-launch-updates.html|archive-date=2013-10-04}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ssloral.com/html/satexp/nimiq6.html |title=Nimiq-6|publisher=Ssloral.com|access-date=2013-10-01|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004213826/http://www.ssloral.com/html/satexp/nimiq6.html|archive-date=2013-10-04}}</ref><ref name=6launch>{{cite web|url=http://www.telesat.com/sites/default/files/news/nimiq_6_begins_commercial_service_june_15th_final_release_2.pdf|title=Telesat's Nimiq-6 Satellite Begins Commercial Service|publisher=Telesat.com|access-date=2013-10-01|archive-date=9 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170109113221/http://www.telesat.com/sites/default/files/news/nimiq_6_begins_commercial_service_june_15th_final_release_2.pdf|url-status=dead}}</ref>
Satellite will be fully leased for its lifetime by Bell TV which will use it to service direct-to-home (DTH) satellite television subscribers across Canada.<ref>http://www.digitalhome.ca/2010/01/nimiq-6-satellite-expected-to-launch-in-2012/</ref> Nimiq 6 was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome on 17 May 2012.


Nimiq-6 was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome on 17 May 2012.<ref name=6launch/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.satbeams.com/satellites?norad=38342|title=Satellite Details - Nimiq 6|publisher=SatBeams |date=2012-05-17 |access-date=2013-10-01}}</ref>
* Manufacturer: [[Space Systems/Loral]]
* Manufacturer: [[Space Systems/Loral]]
* Satellite Type: [[LS-1300]]
* Satellite Type: [[SSL 1300|LS-1300]]
* Launch mass: 4745&nbsp;kg
* Launch mass: {{cvt|4745|kg}}
* Dimensions:
* Dimensions:
* Power:
* Power: 25&nbsp;kW
* Expected lifetime: 15 years
* Expected lifetime: 15 years
* Transponders: 32 Ku
* Transponders: 32 [[Ku band|Ku-band]]
* Vehicle: Proton Breeze M
* Vehicle: [[Proton-M]] / [[Briz (rocket stage)|Briz-M]]
* Location: 91.1 W
* Location: 91.1° West


==References==
== References ==
{{Portal|Spaceflight}}
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{{Reflist}}


{{Canadian Space Agency}}
{{Canadian Space Agency}}


[[Category:Communications satellites]]
[[Category:Communications satellites of Canada]]
[[Category:Satellites of Canada]]
[[Category:Lockheed Martin satellites and probes]]
[[Category:Lockheed Martin satellites and probes]]
[[Category:Telesat]]

Latest revision as of 10:27, 27 September 2023

The Nimiq satellites are a Canadian fleet of geostationary telecommunications satellites owned by Telesat and used by satellite television providers including Bell Satellite TV and EchoStar (Dish Network). 'Nimiq' is an Inuit word used for an object or a force which binds things together. A contest in 1998 was held to choose the name of these satellites. The contest drew over 36,000 entries. Sheila Rogers, a physiotherapist from Nepean, Ontario, submitted the winning name.

Sheila Rogers - Winner of satellite naming contest
Lasting image for Nepean woman - Sheila Rogers wins contest for submitting 'nimiq' as name for new satellite.
Nimiq satellite - Rogers got an honour that's truly unique: her own name placed on the satellite, immediately below the name of the satellite itself.
Nimiq Park in Riverside South in Ottawa - named after the Nimiq satellites

Nimiq-1[edit]

Nimiq-1 was launched on 21 May 1999 by a Proton-K / Blok DM-03 launch vehicle from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan. It was Canada's first direct broadcast digital TV satellite and was paid for by Telesat, a Canadian communications company and subsidiary of Bell Canada Enterprises.[1]

Nimiq-2[edit]

Nimiq 2, launched on 29 December 2002 on a Proton Breeze M launch vehicle, includes 32 Ku-band transponders. Nimiq 2 provides additional bandwidth for High-definition television (HDTV) and interactive television applications. On 20 February 2003, Nimiq-2 experienced a partial power failure and as such can only power 26 of its 32 Ku-band transponders.

Nimiq 2's orbital slot, 123° West longitude, was changed to 91.61° East longitude during June 2019.

Nimiq-3, -4i and -4iR[edit]

Nimiq-3 and Nimiq-4i were leased by Bell Satellite TV from DirecTV Inc. when they were already in orbit. Originally called Direct-TV3 and Direct-TV2 respectively, these Hughes HS-601 models were brought out of retirement and are currently used to share some of the workload from Nimiq-2 and Nimiq-1, respectively. They went online in Bell TV's stead in 2004 and 2006.

Nimiq-4i ran out of fuel and was replaced [2] by Nimiq-4iR on 28 April 2007.

Nimiq-4[edit]

Nimiq-4 was launched on 19 September 2008, by a Proton-M / Briz M rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.[3] It will replace Nimiq-4i, and will provide advanced services such as HDTV, specialty channels and foreign language programming.

  • Manufacturer: EADS Astrium
  • Satellite type: Astrium Eurostar E3000S
  • Weight: 4,850 kg (10,690 lb)
  • Dimensions: 39 metres solar array span
  • Power: 12 kW at end of life
  • Expected lifetime: 15 years
  • Transponders: 32 Ku-band, and 8 in Ka-band
  • Vehicle: Proton-M / Briz-M
  • Location: 82.0 West

Nimiq-5[edit]

In 2009, Telesat announced plans to build and launch its 19th satellite, Nimiq-5. It selected International Launch Services (ILS) for the launch of the Nimiq-5 satellite in 2009.[4] Space Systems/Loral has been selected as the manufacturer for Nimiq-5.

Dish Network is expected to lease all of the 32 Ku-band transponder payload. The satellite will be located at 72.7° West longitude.

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 (MDA Ltd).

The Nimiq-5 satellite was shipped from the manufacturer, Space Systems Loral located in Palo Alto, California, to the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, on 18 August 2009.[5] Telesat Canada contracted with International Launch Services (ILS) in April 2007 for the launch of Nimiq-5 by an ILS Proton-M / Briz-M launch vehicle.[6]

Nimiq-5 was successfully launched into space aboard a Proton M / Breeze M rocket from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan at 19:19:19 UTC on 17 September 2009.[7]

Nimiq-6[edit]

Satellite has been be fully leased for its lifetime by Bell Satellite TV which will use it to service direct-to-home (DTH) satellite television subscribers across Canada.[8][9][10]

Nimiq-6 was launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome on 17 May 2012.[10][11]

References[edit]

  1. ^ [1] Archived September 1, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ [2] Archived October 8, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ "Cheering, relief greet launch of latest Nimiq satellite". Canada.com. 25 September 2008. Archived from the original on 4 October 2013. Retrieved 1 October 2013.
  4. ^ [3] Archived July 6, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ "Photo Release - Space Systems/Loral Delivers Telesat's Nimiq 5 Satellite to Launch Base Nasdaq:LORL". Globenewswire.com. Archived from the original on 20 July 2011. Retrieved 1 October 2013.
  6. ^ "ILS, Telesat Canada Sign Contract to Launch Nimiq-5 on Proton in 2009". SpaceRef. 26 April 2007. Retrieved 1 October 2013.
  7. ^ [4] Archived October 10, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
  8. ^ "Nimiq-6 Launch Updates". SPACEFLIGHT101. Archived from the original on 4 October 2013. Retrieved 1 October 2013.
  9. ^ "Nimiq-6". Ssloral.com. Archived from the original on 4 October 2013. Retrieved 1 October 2013.
  10. ^ a b "Telesat's Nimiq-6 Satellite Begins Commercial Service" (PDF). Telesat.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 January 2017. Retrieved 1 October 2013.
  11. ^ "Satellite Details - Nimiq 6". SatBeams. 17 May 2012. Retrieved 1 October 2013.
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