Anik D2
Also called Telesat 8 or Satcom 4R
General
| Designation | 15383 / 84113B |
| Launch date | 9 Nov 1984 |
| Country of origin | Canada |
| Mission | Telecommunications |
| Geostationary orbit | see below |
| Launch vehicle | STS 19 |
Replaced Anik 1B in November 1986.
Was sold in September 1993 and became Arabsat 1D
Location
| Begin | End | Position |
| L: 9 Nov 1984 | 113°W? | |
| May 1992 | May 1992 | 82°W (Satcom 4R) |
| ? | 110.5°W (Anik D2) | |
| September 1993 | 20°E ( Arabsat 1D) |
End of life
| Out of service | Mar 1995 |
| Cause | Sent to the junk orbit |
Technical data
Specifications
C-band
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