Spacecraft information: ANIK A2

Launch Details
Launched 19 April 1973
Flight ended
Status Non-operational
Launch site Air Force Eastern Test Range, Florida, USA
Owner Canada
NORAD ID 6437
COSPAR ID 1973-023A
Alternative names TELESAT 2
Observing

Current orbital elements

Inclination 7.338°
Eccentricity 0.00102
RA ascending node 19.820 hr
Argument perigee 57.260°
Mean anomaly 323.127°
Orbital period 1442.876 min
Epoch of osculation 23 Dec 2025, 18:03

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Derived Quantities

Min Altitude 35883.4 km
Mean Altitude 35926.3 km
Peak Altitude 35969.3 km

Orbital History

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South El Monte

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34.05°N
118.05°W
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