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NAHUEL I1 (ANIK C1) (15642)
COSPAR: 1985-028B | Alt Name: Anik C1
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 12, 1985
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
15642
International Designator
1985-028B
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:37:13 GMT
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Inclination
14.76°
Right Ascension
352.00°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
150.24°
Period
1444.87 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
NAHUEL I1 (ANIK C1)
Alternative Name
Anik C1
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 15642U 85028B 26184.85918417 -.00000281 00000-0 00000-0 0 9997
2 15642 14.7588 351.9975 0014484 150.2351 200.5236 0.99662695 46550
Source: Celestrak
Summary
NAHUEL I1 (ANIK C1), also known as Anik C1, is a communication satellite operated by TCAN and manufactured by HSES. Launched on April 12, 1985, from LC39A at AFETR using a Space Shuttle launch vehicle, it became stable the following day. The satellite measures 6.4 meters in length with a diameter of 2.2 meters and a span of 6.4 meters. It has a dry mass of 489 kg and a launch mass of 617 kg. Equipped with 16 (+ 4) Ku-band transponders, its power comes from body-mounted and drop-skirt solar cells along with batteries. The satellite's motor is TE-M-700-5 and it has an expected lifetime of 10 years. Its shape is cylindrical with a radar cross-section (RCS) of 7.4001 square meters.
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.4
Diameter
2.2
Span
6.4
Dry Mass
489
Launch Mass
617
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
7.4001
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Anik C1
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
Unknown
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