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Anik A3
Retired 1984Anik A3 (NORAD 7790, COSPAR 1975-038A) is a retired CA satellite, withdrawn from service around 23 Nov 1984, launched on 7 May 1975 on the Anik A3 mission.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.
1975
launched
1984
retired
51
years on orbit
254
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched7 May 1975 · on the Anik A3 mission
Operational23 Nov 1984 · entered service
Retired23 Nov 1984 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID7790
COSPAR1975-038A
TypeSatellite
OperatorTCAN
Country / StateCA
ManufacturerHSES
BusHS-333
Mass254 kg (189 kg dry)
ProgrammeAnik A
CategoryCOM
OrbitGEO (GEO/S)
Altitude35,774 × 35,797 km
Inclination0.0°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to Anik A3?
Anik A3 was retired from service around 23 Nov 1984 after launching in 1975. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
Who operated and built Anik A3?
Anik A3 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.