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 7.040°
Eccentricity 0.00164
RA ascending node 19.708 hr
Argument perigee 187.548°
Mean anomaly 180.913°
Orbital period 1457.072 min
Epoch of osculation 02 Jul 2025, 23:59

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Derived Quantities

Min Altitude 36133.4 km
Mean Altitude 36203.3 km
Peak Altitude 36273.2 km

Orbital History

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South El Monte

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34.05°N
118.05°W
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