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Anik F3

Technical Summary and Satellite Overview

Anik F3 successfully launched on April 9, 2007 from Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan. All of the Ku-band capacity on the satellite is leased from Telesat to provide DISH Network its international programming.

Orbital Location: 118.7° West Longitude

Coverage: CONUS, Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico

Launch Vehicle and Provider: Proton M by International Launch Services

Launch Location: Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan

Spacecraft Manufacturer: EADS

Spacecraft Series: Eurostar E3000

Launch Weight: 10,206 lbs. (4,639 kg)

Beginning Power: Greater than 10 kW

Reflector Antennas: 2 - Ku band transmit

Transponders: 32 - Ku band CONUS FSS transponders, 24 - C band, 2 - Ka band transponders