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Nimiq 5 Satellite

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Space Systems/Loral (SS/L), a subsidiary of Loral Space & Communications and the leading provider of commercial satellites, today announced that it delivered a communications satellite built for Telesat, one of the world's leading fixed satellite services operators, to the Baikonur Space Centre in Kazakhstan, where it is scheduled to launch on September 18th aboard an ILS Proton Breeze M vehicle provided by International Launch Services (ILS).

"Nimiq 5 is the fifth completed high-power satellite that Space Systems/Loral has shipped for launch this year. The on schedule completion of Nimiq 5 is a testament to the efficiency of our factory and the dedication and hard work of both the Telesat and SS/L teams" - John Celli, President and Chief Operating Officer of Space Systems/Loral.

Nimiq 5, a direct broadcast satellite, is designed to provide a variety of high-definition and specialty direct-to-home television services in North America. It has 32 high-power Ku-band transponders, and is based on the Space Systems/Loral 1300 space-proven platform, which provides the flexibility to support a broad range of applications and technology advances.

"Space Systems/Loral is right on track in delivering our satellite. Nimiq 5 is an important addition to our North American broadcast fleet and we look forward to the launch with ILS next month and the start of commercial service" - Dan Goldberg, President and Chief Executive Officer of Telesat.

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Space Systems/Loral (SS/L), a subsidiary of Loral Space & Communications and the world's leading provider of high-power commercial satellites, today announced that it has been awarded a contract to manufacture Nimiq 5, a new high-power, direct broadcast satellite for Telesat Canada.
Nimiq 5 will be the first satellite in Telesat's fleet to be manufactured by Space Systems/Loral. Based on SS/L's heritage 1300 platform, the satellite will be equipped with 32 active high-power Ku-band transponders, providing a strong footprint across Canada. As previously announced by Telesat, Nimiq 5's entire payload is under contract to Bell ExpressVu, Canada's leading direct-to-home service provider, to be used for a wide range of digital television services.
Planned for completion in 2009, Nimiq 5 will have a lifespan of more than 15 years, operating in its geostationary orbit location of 72.7 degrees west.

"As two pioneers in satellite communications and systems management, Telesat and SS/L share a commitment to excellence and to the highest standards in the industry. We look forward to working with SS/L to expand our satellite fleet and assure a generation of Canadians reliable access to advanced video programming" - Daniel S. Goldberg, president and chief executive officer of Telesat Canada.

"Space Systems/Loral leads the industry in the manufacture of high-power, direct-to-user satellites. The company is particularly well positioned to help DTH satellite operators such as Telesat meet the growing demand for advanced video services. With Nimiq 5, SS/L continues its legacy of providing advanced and essential technology for the delivery of entertainment and communications services around the world. We are proud to be working with Telesat and look forward to a successful relationship" - John Celli, president of Space Systems/Loral.

Space Systems/Loral Press Release