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ANIK E1 (21726)
COSPAR: 1991-067A | Alt Name: Anik E1
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 26, 1991
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA2
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 44P
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
21726
International Designator
1991-067A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:32:58 GMT
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Inclination
14.13°
Right Ascension
12.44°
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Argument of Perigee
319.23°
Period
1451.97 min
Mean Motion
0.99 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ANIK E1
Alternative Name
Anik E1
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
TCAN
Country
Canada
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 21726U 91067A 26185.18956343 -.00000060 00000-0 00000-0 0 9999
2 21726 14.1302 12.4428 0010997 319.2255 213.7761 0.99175579117463
Source: Celestrak
Summary
ANIK E1, also known as Anik E1, is a communication satellite manufactured by GEEW and owned by TCAN. It was launched on September 26, 1991, from ELA2 at FRGUI using the Ariane 44P launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 2.9 meters in length, 2.3 meters in diameter, and a span of 21.5 meters. It was equipped with 2 deployable solar arrays for power supply, along with batteries, and had a dry mass of 1335 kilograms and a launch mass of 2933 kilograms. ANIK E1's payload consists of 24 C-band transponders and 16 Ku-band transponders. The satellite was stabilized and reached its operational position on September 27, 1991, with an expected lifetime of 12 years. Its shape is described as a box with two panels, and it has a radar cross-section (RCS) of 12.9355 square meters.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2.9
Diameter
2.3
Span
21.5
Dry Mass
1335
Launch Mass
2933
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
12.9355
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Anik E1
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
GEEW
Life Expectancy
12 years
Bus
AS5000
Configuration
AS-5000
Motor
TR-306 x2
Equipment
24 C-band transponders, 16 Ku-band transponders
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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