a full list of channels carried by these three satellites is available from satellite-related sites such as lyngsat. anik f1 carries most mainstream english-language programming; anik f2 programming includes french-language and hdtv broadcasts. a third planned satellite, anik g1, was launched on april 15, 2013, and then later reached orbit on may 29, 2013. this new satellite provides shaw direct customers with access to over 210 hd channels.