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Anik G1

Communications satellite. Anik G1 was launched on April 15, 2013 aboard a Proton-M/Briz-M from Baikonur. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

COSPAR 2013-014ANORAD 39127Canada

Identity

Name in GCAT
Anik G1
International designator
2013-014A
NORAD catalog number
39127
GCAT identifier
S39127
UN registration
ST/SG/SER.E/815

Mission

Mission type
Communications
Use
Commercial
Program
Anik G
Owner
Telesat (Loral)
Country
Canada
Builder
SS/Loral (MDA)
Platform (bus)
SSL-1300

Launch

Date
April 15, 2013 · 18:36 UTC
Launch record
2013-014Success
Spaceport
Baikonur · pad LC200/39

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
GEO/S
Perigee
35,777 km
Apogee
35,797 km
Inclination
0.01°
Status
In orbit
Last known active
Feb 11, 2023

Size

Mass
4,905 kg
Dry mass
2,500 kg
Length
8.0 m
Diameter
3.00 m
Span
30.0 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q4034034 (CC0).