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Anik F1

Anik F1 was launched on November 21, 2000 aboard a Ariane 44L from Kourou. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

COSPAR 2000-076ANORAD 26624Canada

Identity

Name in GCAT
Anik F1
International designator
2000-076A
NORAD catalog number
26624
GCAT identifier
S26624
UN registration
ST/SG/SER.E/489

Mission

Mission type
Communications
Use
Commercial
Program
Anik F
Owner
Telesat
Country
Canada
Builder
Boeing Satellite Development Center, El Segundo
Platform (bus)
BSS-702HP

Launch

Date
November 21, 2000 · 23:56 UTC
Launch record
2000-076Success
Spaceport
Kourou · pad ELA2

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
GEO/S
Perigee
35,784 km
Apogee
35,789 km
Inclination
0.02°
Status
In orbit
Last known active
Nov 13, 2024
End of operations
Nov 13, 2024

Size

Mass
4,852 kg
Dry mass
2,950 kg
Length
6.2 m
Diameter
3.50 m
Span
45.6 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q13670765 (CC0).