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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:satellite
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gptkbp:collaboration
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collaborated with US satellite systems
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gptkbp:control_system
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onboard control system
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gptkbp:country
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gptkb:Canada
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gptkbp:coverage
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gptkb:Canada
gptkb:North_America
Canada and parts of the United States
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gptkbp:data_transmission
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yes
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gptkbp:data_usage
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up to 36 Mbps
up to 36 MHz
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gptkbp:debut
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gptkb:1972
gptkb:1993
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gptkbp:decommissioned
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gptkb:1993
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gptkbp:design
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gptkb:NASA
7 years
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gptkbp:economic_impact
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significantly impacted Canadian telecommunications industry
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gptkbp:end_of_life
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gptkb:1993
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gptkbp:first_canadian_satellite
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yes
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gptkbp:frequency
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C band
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gptkbp:home_ground
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gptkb:Telesat_Canada
multiple ground stations across Canada
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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ANIK satellite
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gptkbp:internet_access
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yes
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gptkbp:launch_date
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1972-11-09
November 9, 1972
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gptkbp:launch_mass
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1,200 kg
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gptkbp:launch_site
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gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_Air_Force_Station
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gptkbp:launch_vehicle
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Delta 2914
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gptkbp:legacy
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paved the way for future Canadian satellites
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Hughes_Aircraft_Company
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gptkbp:marketed_as
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gptkb:1973
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gptkbp:mass
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approximately 1,000 kg
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gptkbp:media_coverage
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yes
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gptkbp:operational_period
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gptkb:1993
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gptkbp:operator
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gptkb:Telesat_Canada
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gptkbp:orbit_type
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gptkb:geostationary_orbit
gptkb:1990
gptkb:HS-376
gptkb:satellite
yes
advanced for its time
geostationary satellite
paved the way for future satellites
first generation
providing communication services
designed for harsh weather conditions
Telesat network
introduced new technologies in satellite communications
enabled long-distance communication in Canada
first Canadian satellite launch
influenced future satellite designs.
part of the history of Canadian space technology
to provide direct-to-home service in Canada
ANIK network
Hughes design
part of Canadian space history
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gptkbp:orbital_altitude
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gptkb:North_America
118.7° W
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gptkbp:power_output
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approximately 10 k W
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gptkbp:power_source
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solar panels
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gptkbp:primary_mission
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gptkb:broadcasting
data transmission
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gptkbp:protocol
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gptkb:DVB-S
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gptkbp:purpose
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gptkb:Telecommunications
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gptkbp:replaced_by
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ANIK F3
ANIK E1
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gptkbp:satellite_impact
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significant impact on Canadian telecommunications
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gptkbp:service
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gptkb:1973
gptkb:1990
gptkb:1993
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gptkbp:service_area
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gptkb:North_America
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gptkbp:service_type
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gptkb:broadcasting
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gptkbp:services
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yes
internet access
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gptkbp:services_provided
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gptkb:Telesat_Canada
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gptkbp:sister_channel
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multiple channels
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gptkbp:status
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decommissioned
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gptkbp:successor
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ANIK F2
ANIK G1
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gptkbp:technology
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solid-state technology
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gptkbp:telecom_service
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telephone services
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gptkbp:telephony_services
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yes
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gptkbp:transmission
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radio waves
satellite communication
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gptkbp:transponders
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gptkb:12
24 transponders
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gptkbp:tvshow
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cable television
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gptkbp:type
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geostationary satellite
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gptkbp:user_countries
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yes
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gptkbp:weight
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1,200 kg
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