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The '''Nimiq''' satellites are four [[Canada|Canadian]] [[geosynchronous satellite|geosynchronous]] telecommunications satellites used by [[Bell ExpressVu]]. '[[Nimiq]]' is an [[Inuktitut language|Inuit]] word used for an object or a force which binds things together. |
The '''Nimiq''' satellites are four [[Canada|Canadian]] [[geosynchronous satellite|geosynchronous]] telecommunications satellites used by satellite television provider [[Bell ExpressVu]]. '[[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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'''Nimiq 1''' was launched on November 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 |
'''Nimiq 1''' was launched on November 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]]. |
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* Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin |
* Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin |
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* Vehicle: Proton K Bloc DM 3 |
* Vehicle: Proton K Bloc DM 3 |
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'''Nimiq 2''', launched on [[December 29]], [[2002]], includes 2 K-band transponders. Nimiq 2 provides additional bandwidth for [[High-definition television|HDTV]] and interactive television applications. |
'''Nimiq 2''', launched on [[December 29]], [[2002]], 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. |
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'''Nimiq 3''' and '''Nimiq 4i''' were leased by [[Bell ExpressVu]] from [[DirectTV]] 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 ExpressVu's stead in 2004 and 2006. |
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'''Nimiq 3''' was acquired by [[Bell ExpressVu]] when it was already in orbit. |
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'''Nimiq 4''' |
'''Nimiq 4''' is scheduled to be launched in early [[2008]] by a [[Proton]] Breeze M rocket from [[Baikonur Cosmodrome]] in [[Kazakhstan]]. It will replace '''Nimiq 4i'''. |
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* Manufacturer: Astrium |
* Manufacturer: Astrium |
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The Nimiq satellites are four Canadian geosynchronous telecommunications satellites used by satellite television provider Bell ExpressVu. '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.
Nimiq 1 was launched on November 21 1999 by a Proton K Blok DM-3 rocket from Baikonur CosmodromeinKazakhstan. 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.
Nimiq 2, launched on December 29, 2002, includes 2 K-band transponders. Nimiq 2 provides additional bandwidth for 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 and Nimiq 4i were leased by Bell ExpressVu from DirectTV 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 ExpressVu's stead in 2004 and 2006.
Nimiq 4 is scheduled to be launched in early 2008 by a Proton Breeze M rocket from Baikonur CosmodromeinKazakhstan. It will replace Nimiq 4i.
