OTTAWA – The recently-launched Anik F1R satellite is now carrying television signals, announced its owner, Telesat, today. “The new satellite provides valuable broadcasting and telecommunications capacity for Canadians, including direct to home satellite television,” says today’s press release. Anik F1R also carries a navigation payload that enhances the global positioning system used in aviation across Canada and the United States. "With Anik F1R, Telesat continues its long tradition of developing and delivering the most advanced satellite applications and services," said Larry Boisvert, Telesat's president and CEO. "Whether it's the entertainment we watch on TV, or the health and safety information...
