ANIK A1

Launch Details
Launched 9 November 1972
Flight ended
Status Non-operational
Launch site Air Force Eastern Test Range, Florida, USA
Owner Canada
NORAD ID 6278
COSPAR ID 1972-090A
Alternative names TELESAT 1
Observing

Current orbital elements

Inclination 7.156°
Eccentricity 0.00155
RA ascending node 19.736 hr
Argument perigee 182.989°
Mean anomaly 185.990°
Orbital period 1457.104 min
Epoch of osculation 15 May 2025, 10:24

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Derived Quantities

Min Altitude 36137.9 km
Mean Altitude 36203.9 km
Peak Altitude 36269.9 km

Orbital History

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42.38°N
71.11°W
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