Reentry
What happens when space objects come home: the fiery physics of returning from orbit and why predicting where debris lands is so difficult
ANIK A1 (TELESAT 1) (06278)
COSPAR: 1972-090A | Alt Name: Anik A1
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 10, 1972
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17B
Launch Vehicle
Delta 1914
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
06278
International Designator
1972-090A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:05:23 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
6.13°
Right Ascension
292.63°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
197.08°
Period
1457.07 min
Mean Motion
0.99 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ANIK A1 (TELESAT 1)
Alternative Name
Anik A1
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
TCAN
Country
Canada
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 06278U 72090A 26200.58707689 -.00000073 00000+0 00000+0 0 9990
2 06278 6.1253 292.6294 0015148 197.0831 217.9476 00.98828638119373
Source: Celestrak
Summary
Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.5
Diameter
2.2
Span
3.5
Dry Mass
185
Launch Mass
250
Shape
Cyl + Dish
Radar Cross Section
3.1376
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Anik A1
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
HSES
Life Expectancy
7 years
Bus
HS-333
Configuration
HS-333
Motor
FW5
Equipment
12 C-band transponders
Power System
Solar cells (body mounted), batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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