Spacecraft information: ANIK A3

Launch Details
Launched 6 May 1975
Flight ended
Status Non-operational
Launch site Air Force Eastern Test Range, Florida, USA
Owner Canada
NORAD ID 7790
COSPAR ID 1975-038A
Alternative names TELESAT 3
Observing

Current orbital elements

Inclination 7.989°
Eccentricity 0.00028
RA ascending node 20.248 hr
Argument perigee 359.594°
Mean anomaly 191.135°
Orbital period 1439.441 min
Epoch of osculation 01 Feb 2026, 17:23

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Derived Quantities

Min Altitude 35847.3 km
Mean Altitude 35859.2 km
Peak Altitude 35871.1 km

Orbital History

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South El Monte

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34.05°N
118.05°W
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