It was launched by Telesat, a Canadian communications company. In 1973, it provided commercial broadcasting. This satellite gave the CBC the ability to reach the Canadian North for the first time. Anik 1 was the first national satellite television system in the world. It operated from November 9, 1972 until July 15, 1982.
Manufacturer: Telesat Canada
Designation: 06278 / 72090A
Satellite Type: Hughes Aircraft HS333
Weight: 560 kg at launch/ 295 kg in orbit
Diameter 1.9 m
Height: 3.54 m
DC power: 250 W minimum (full 46-day eclipse capability)
The Anik satellites are geostationary communications satellites A communications satellite (sometimes abbreviated to comsat) is an artificial satellite stationed in space for the purposes of telecommunications.
December 1 December 1 is the 335th (in leap years the 336th) day of the year in the Gregorian calendar.
The Anik B satellite had 12 C-band transponders like the Anik A's, with an additional 6 Ku band transponders.
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