Satellites

ANIK C Series

Anik C series information, photos and videos.

Anik C1

Type:
Hughes Aircraft HS376
Weight:
1160 kg
Transponders:
16 Ku-band
Launched:
April 12, 1985
Vehicle:
Space Shuttle Discovery
Retired:
May 5, 2003

Anik C2

Type:
Hughes Aircraft HS376
Weight:
1160 kg
Transponders:
16 Ku-band
Launched:
June 18, 1983
Vehicle:
Space Shuttle Challenger
Retired:
January 7, 1998

Anik C3

Type:
Hughes Aircraft HS376
Weight:
1160 kg
Transponders:
16 Ku-band
Launched:
November 11, 1982
Vehicle:
Space Shuttle Columbia
Retired:
June 18, 1997

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Video Footage

Watch a QuickTime video of the launch of Telesat's Anik C1 satellite, April 12th, 1985 on board the Space Shuttle Discovery..