Anik A3

Canada

International Sat. n°:

Canadian satellite n°: 7

Also called Telesat 3

Launch data:

Designation	07790 / 75038A
Launch date	07 May 1975
Launch site:	CC, LC-17B
Launch vehicle:	Delta-2914 (#110)
Mission	Communications
Geostationary orbit	104°W or 115°W

Spacecraft data:

Prime manufactor	Hughes
Platform	HS-333
Operator	Telesat Canada
Mass at launch	560 kg
Mass in orbit	295 kg
Basic shape
Dimension (m)	dia: 1.9 m, height: 3.54 m
Equipment	12 C-band transponders
Solar array	Solar cells (body mounted)
Stabilization	spin-stabilized
Propulsion	FW-5
DC power	250 W minimum (full 46-day eclipse capability)
Design lifetime	7 yrs

Delta Rocket Fairing

End of life:

Out of service

yes

Ku-band:

Main transponders	12
Backup transponders
Power
Bandwidth	36 MHz
Coverage
EIRP max	33 dBW
Polarization

1.52 m diameter antenna

Mission details:

Spacecraft engaged in practical applications and uses of space technology such as weather or communication (US Cat C) .

Ref.: #8, #253 - update: 19.09.11