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ANIK G1 (39127)
COSPAR: 2013-014A | Alt Name: Anik G1
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 15, 2013
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC200/39
Launch Vehicle
Proton-M/Briz-M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
39127
International Designator
2013-014A
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:49:25 GMT
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Inclination
0.02°
Right Ascension
33.81°
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Argument of Perigee
78.24°
Period
1436.13 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ANIK G1
Alternative Name
Anik G1
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
TCANL
Country
Canada
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 39127U 13014A 26185.20099130 .00000000 00000-0 00000-0 0 9997
2 39127 0.0203 33.8056 0001791 78.2433 135.2213 1.00269697 48424
Source: Celestrak
Summary
ANIK G1, also known as Anik G1, is a communication satellite operated by TCANL (Telesat Canada). It was launched on April 15, 2013, from the Tyuratam Space Center (TYMSC) using a Proton-M/Briz-M launch vehicle from Launch Pad LC200/39. The spacecraft is based on the SSL-1300 bus and measures 8 meters in length with a diameter of 3 meters and a span of 30 meters. ANIK G1 has a dry mass of 2,500 kilograms and a launch mass of 4,905 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with 12 Ku-band, 16 external Ku-band, 24 C-band, and 3 X-band transponders for communication purposes. It features two deployable solar arrays and batteries for power supply and has an expected operational lifetime of 15 years. ANIK G1 was manufactured by SSL (Space Systems/Loral) and is designed to provide stable and reliable telecommunications services.
Physical Characteristics
Length
8
Diameter
3
Span
30
Dry Mass
2500
Launch Mass
4905
Shape
Box+2 pan
Radar Cross Section
212.1155
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Anik G1
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
SSL
Life Expectancy
15 years
Bus
SSL-1300
Configuration
SSL-1300
Motor
R-4D-15
Equipment
12 Ku-band, 16 ext. Ku-band, 24 C-band and 3 X-band transponders
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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