NAHUEL I2 (ANIK C2) (14133)

COSPAR: 1983-059B | Alt Name: Anik C2

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 18, 1983

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Space Shuttle

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

14133

International Designator

1983-059B

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:51:23 GMT

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Inclination

12.89°

Right Ascension

336.12°

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Argument of Perigee

121.70°

Period

1452.73 min

Mean Motion

0.99 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

NAHUEL I2 (ANIK C2)

Alternative Name

Anik C2

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 14133U 83059B   26185.07735039 -.00000027  00000-0  00000-0 0  9993

2 14133  12.8904 336.1239 0037160 121.7041 238.7010  0.99123775 46316

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Summary

NAHUEL I2 (ANIK C2) is a communication satellite launched on June 18, 1983, from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center using the Space Shuttle as its launch vehicle. It was manufactured by HSES and operated under ownership of TCAN. The satellite has dimensions of 6.6 meters in length, 2.2 meters in diameter, with a span of 6.6 meters, and a dry mass of 444 kilograms. It carries 16 (+ 4) Ku-band transponders for its communication mission. NAHUEL I2 is equipped with solar cells (body mounted and drop-skirt) and batteries for power generation. The satellite has a cylindrical shape and was designed to operate for approximately 10 years, having been launched on the same date it became stable in orbit.

Physical Characteristics

Length

6.6

Diameter

2.2

Span

6.6

Dry Mass

444

Launch Mass

592

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

2.1865

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Anik C2

Purpose

Communication

Mission

Communication

Manufacturer

HSES

Life Expectancy

10 years

Bus

HS-376

Configuration

HS-376

Motor

TE-M-700-5

Equipment

16 (+ 4) Ku-band transponders

Power System

Solar cells (body mounted and drop-skirt), batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

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