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NORAD ID: 28868
Int'l Code: 2005-036A
Perigee: 35,779.9 km
Apogee: 35,807.0 km
Inclination: 0.1 °
Period: 1,436.1 minutes
Semi major axis: 42164 km
Launch date: September 8, 2005
Source: Canada (CA)
Comments: Built by Astrium for the Canadian operator Telesat, Anik F1R was launched in September 2005 to replace Anik F1 and ensure continuity of service for its customers. Anik F1R provides telecommunications, broadcasting and Internet services over a large zone covering Canada and North America. It is also equipped with a navigation payload. The spacecraft, which is based on the E3000 version of Astrium's highly reliable Eurostar family, is equipped with 24 transponders in C-band and 32 transponders in Ku-band. The launch mass was 4,500 kg and spacecraft power will be 10 kW at end of life. The satellite, operating in geostationary orbit at the 107.3º West location, will provide commercial communications services for a minimum of 15 years.
Two Line Element Set (TLE):
1 28868U 05036A 13139.55359088 -.00000072 00000-0 10000-3 0 2230
2 28868 000.0509 071.9615 0003208 322.1085 295.3106 01.00272810 28255
Source: AFSPC
NASA's NSSDC Master Catalog entry for ANIK F1-R
