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ANIK F1R (28868)
COSPAR: 2005-036A | Alt Name: Anik F1R
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 8, 2005
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC200/39
Launch Vehicle
Proton-M/Briz-M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
28868
International Designator
2005-036A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:49:25 GMT
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Inclination
4.35°
Right Ascension
76.37°
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Argument of Perigee
16.21°
Period
1436.10 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ANIK F1R
Alternative Name
Anik F1R
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
TCAN
Country
Canada
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 28868U 05036A 26185.20099130 -.00000065 00000-0 00000-0 0 9994
2 28868 4.3534 76.3730 0004184 16.2092 154.6908 1.00271907 46624
Source: Celestrak
Summary
ANIK F1R is a communication satellite with the OBJECT_ID 2005-036A and NORAD_CAT_ID 28868, launched on September 8, 2005, from TYMSC at LC200/39 using a Proton-M/Briz-M launch vehicle. It has a BUS of Eurostar 3000 with the configuration Eurostar-3000S and was manufactured by EADSB. The satellite's dimensions are a length of 4.8 meters, diameter of 2.4 meters, and span of 35 meters. Its dry mass is 2000 kg and it had a launch mass of 4500 kg. ANIK F1R is equipped with 24 C-band transponders and 32 Ku-band transponders for communication purposes. It has 2 deployable solar arrays and batteries for power, and its shape is described as Box + 2 Pan. The satellite's intended lifetime was 15 years, and it is owned by TCAN.
Physical Characteristics
Length
4.8
Diameter
2.4
Span
35
Dry Mass
2000
Launch Mass
4500
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
12.5892
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Anik F1R
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
EADSB
Life Expectancy
15 years
Bus
Eurostar 3000
Configuration
Eurostar-3000S
Motor
R-4D-15-375
Equipment
24 C-band transponders, 32 Ku-band transponders
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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