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ANIK D1 (TELESAT 6) (13431)
COSPAR: 1982-082A | Alt Name: Anik D1
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 26, 1982
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17B
Launch Vehicle
Delta 3920/PAM
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
13431
International Designator
1982-082A
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:39:21 GMT
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Inclination
12.19°
Right Ascension
332.81°
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Argument of Perigee
344.89°
Period
1438.66 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ANIK D1 (TELESAT 6)
Alternative Name
Anik D1
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
TCAN
Country
Canada
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 13431U 82082A 26184.90233475 -.00000163 00000-0 00000-0 0 9997
2 13431 12.1901 332.8145 0005112 344.8897 15.2566 1.00093419 46761
Source: Celestrak
Summary
ANIK D1 (TELESAT 6), also known as Anik D1, is a communication satellite launched on August 26, 1982, from Launch Pad LC17B at the AFETR site using the Delta 3920/PAM launch vehicle. It was manufactured by HSES/SPARM and operates for a lifetime of approximately 10 years. The satellite measures 6.6 meters in length with a diameter of 2.2 meters and has a span of 6.6 meters, featuring a cylindrical shape. Its dry mass is 529 kg while its launch mass was 729 kg. Equipped with 24 C-band transponders for communication purposes, ANIK D1 relies on solar cells mounted both body-mounted and drop-skirt style along with batteries for power supply. The satellite belongs to TCAN (Telesat Canada) and operates in a stable configuration since its launch date.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.6
Diameter
2.2
Span
6.6
Dry Mass
529
Launch Mass
729
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
1.5887
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Anik D1
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
HSES/SPARM
Life Expectancy
10 years
Bus
HS-383
Configuration
HS-376
Motor
TE-M-700-5
Equipment
24 C-band transponders
Power System
Solar cells (body mounted and drop-skirt), batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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