UNIVERSE
SATELLITESICY BODIES
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Anik
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Courier
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Molniya
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Early bird
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Detailed explanation-1: -Anik ("little brother” in Inuit) is the name of Canadian communications satellites operated by Telesat Canada . Anik A1, launched on November 9, 1972, became the first domestic communications satellite to be placed in orbit.
Detailed explanation-2: -There were three Anik A satellites in total, which is rather fitting since “anik” means brother in Inuktitut. The second launched in 1973 and the third launched in 1976. These two other satellites act as backups.
Detailed explanation-3: -It launched its first satellite, the Anik A1, in November 1972. It was joined in April 1973 by the Anik A2 and in May 1975 by the Anik A3. With these satellites, Canada became the first country to use satellites for domestic communications.
Detailed explanation-4: -The spacecraft is designed for an end-of-life power of 16 kW. Anik F2 was successfully launched on 18.07. 2004 on an Ariane-5G+ launch vehicle.
Detailed explanation-5: -Anik A-The World’s first domestic geostaionary communication satellite.