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Anik A1
Retired 1982Anik A1 (NORAD 6278, COSPAR 1972-090A) is a retired CA satellite, withdrawn from service around 15 Jul 1982, launched on 10 Nov 1972 on the Anik A1 mission. It was operated by TCAN as part of the Anik A programme. The spacecraft was built by HSES on the HS-333 bus, with a mass of 250 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1972
launched
1982
retired
54
years on orbit
250
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched10 Nov 1972 · on the Anik A1 mission
Operational15 Jul 1982 · entered service
Retired15 Jul 1982 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID6278
COSPAR1972-090A
TypeSatellite
OperatorTCAN
Country / StateCA
ManufacturerHSES
BusHS-333
Mass250 kg (185 kg dry)
ProgrammeAnik A
CategoryCOM
OrbitGEO (GEO/S)
Altitude35,775 × 35,798 km
Inclination0.3°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Anik A1?
Anik A1 was retired from service around 15 Jul 1982 after launching in 1972. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Anik A1?
Anik A1 was operated by TCAN and built by HSES (CA).
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.