ANIK F1-R

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ANIK F1-R is classified as:

NORAD ID: 28868

Int'l Code: 2005-036A

Perigee: 35,787.6 km

Apogee: 35,800.0 km

Inclination: 0.0 °

Period: 1,436.1 minutes

Semi major axis: 42164 km

RCS: 12.5892 m² (large)

Launch date: September 8, 2005
Source: Canada (CA)
Launch site: TYURATAM MISSILE AND SPACE COMPLEX (TTMTR)

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.

1 28868U 05036A   19236.41120301 -.00000077  00000-0  00000+0 0  9993
2 28868   0.0119  51.6238 0001466  60.9297 260.5523  1.00271596 51202

Source of the keplerian elements: AFSPC