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Anik A2
Retired 1982Anik A2 (NORAD 6437, COSPAR 1973-023A) is a retired CA satellite, withdrawn from service around 29 Oct 1982, launched on 20 Apr 1973 on the Anik A2 mission.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 254 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1973
launched
1982
retired
53
years on orbit
254
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched20 Apr 1973 · on the Anik A2 mission
Operational29 Oct 1982 · entered service
Retired29 Oct 1982 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID6437
COSPAR1973-023A
TypeSatellite
OperatorTCAN
Country / StateCA
ManufacturerHSES
BusHS-333
Mass254 kg (189 kg dry)
ProgrammeAnik A
CategoryCOM
OrbitGEO (GEO/S)
Altitude35,780 × 35,792 km
Inclination0.0°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Anik A2?
Anik A2 was retired from service around 29 Oct 1982 after launching in 1973. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Anik A2?
Anik A2 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.