Photo: Bill Ingalls · Public domain (US government)
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About this launch
The Anik satellites are a series of geostationary communications satellites launched by Telesat Canada for television in Canada.
More about this launch
Flight profileThe climb, seen from the side · 3D replay on the globe
Launch window and padGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana
- Site
- Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Rocket and boosterAriane 5 G+
- Vehicle
- Ariane 5 G+
Ariane 5 G+: specs, record and next flights → Arianespace: all its launches →
MissionCommunications · GTO
Communications · GTO
What it put in orbit2 catalogued objects, 1 of them satellites
Passes over you When will it cross your sky, and can you see it?
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANIK F2 2004-027A | Payload | 35773 × 35801 km · 3.6° | Globe |
| ARIANE 5 R/B 2004-027B | Rocket body | 623 × 38472 km · 6.8° | Globe |
COSPAR ID 2004-027. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).
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