Anik A1

Launch data: Designation 06278 / 72090A Launch date 10 Nov 1972 - 01:14:03 UT Launch site: CC, LC17B Launch vehicle: Delta 1914 (#580/D92) Mission Telecommunications Geostationary orbit on: Perigee / Apogee   km Eccentricity   Inclination   deg Period   min Location 114°W or 104°W

Specifications: Prime contractor Hughes Operator Telesat Canada Platform HS-333 Mass at launch 560 kg Massin orbit 297 kg Diameter 1.9 m Height 3.41 m Stabilization spin-stabilized Equipment 12 C-band transponders DC power 250 W minimum (full 46-day eclipse capability) Propulsion FW-5 Design lifetime 7 years

End of life: Out of service yes C-band: Main transponders 12 Backup transponders   Power   Bandwidth 36 MHz Coverage   EIRP max 33 dBW Polarization

Delta Rocket Fairing

Mission details:

• Anik I and Anik II also registered as United States objects. The satellites, act as space repeaters capable of receiving transmissions from earth stations and retransmitting them to other earth stations in Canada. The antenna coverage of the satellite provides the capability of serving virtually all of Canada. Each satellite has 12 RF channels each capable of transmitting a color television signal or up to 900 one-way voice channels.