# Anik F2

> communications satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q546698](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q546698)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/anik-f2

## Summary
Anik F2 is a communications satellite launched on July 18, 2004. Also known as Telesat Anik F2, it was deployed into orbit by an Ariane 5G+ launch vehicle from the ELA-3 facility. It is classified as an artificial satellite designed for telecommunications.

## Key Facts
*   **Classification:** Communications satellite (artificial satellite designed for telecommunications).
*   **Launch Date:** July 18, 2004.
*   **Launch Vehicle:** Ariane 5G+.
*   **Launch Site:** ELA-3 (Ensemble de Lancement 3).
*   **COSPAR ID:** 2004-027A.
*   **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 28378.
*   **Alias:** Telesat Anik F2.
*   **Significant Event:** Rocket launch (July 18, 2004).

## FAQs
### Q: When was Anik F2 launched?
A: Anik F2 was launched on July 18, 2004.

### Q: What rocket was used to launch Anik F2?
A: The satellite was launched using an Ariane 5G+ vehicle, which is a European launch rocket.

### Q: What is the primary function of Anik F2?
A: Anik F2 is a communications satellite, meaning it is an artificial satellite designed specifically for telecommunications purposes.

### Q: Where did the launch of Anik F2 take place?
A: The satellite was launched from the ELA-3 launch complex.

## Why It Matters
Anik F2 serves as a key asset in the domain of telecommunications infrastructure. As a communications satellite, it represents a specific class of artificial satellite dedicated to relaying signals across geographic distances, a fundamental component of modern global connectivity. Its deployment via the Ariane 5G+ launch vehicle highlights the collaboration between satellite operators and launch service providers to place these high-value assets into orbit.

The entry of Anik F2 into service is documented through significant tracking identifiers, such as the COSPAR ID (2004-027A) and the Satellite Catalog Number (28378). These identifiers allow global tracking and management of the object within the space environment. The mission exemplifies the standard lifecycle of geostationary or communications platforms, initiating with a specific "rocket launch" event at a dedicated facility (ELA-3) before transitioning to operational status.

## Notable For
*   Being a distinct instance of a **communications satellite** designed for telecommunications.
*   Utilizing the **Ariane 5G+** launch vehicle for deployment.
*   Being launched from **ELA-3**, a prominent launch complex.
*   Holding the specific international designator **COSPAR ID 2004-027A**.
*   Being tracked under **Satellite Catalog Number 28378**.

## Body
### Identity and Classification
Anik F2 is formally classified as an instance of a **communications satellite**. In external databases and academic sources, it is sometimes referenced by its alias, **Telesat Anik F2**. The entity is described simply as a "communications satellite" within Wikidata descriptions.

### Launch Specifics
The deployment of Anik F2 is defined by a significant event categorized as a **rocket launch**.
*   **Date of Launch:** The mission took place on **July 18, 2004**.
*   **Launch Location:** The launch originated from **ELA-3**.
*   **Launch Vehicle:** The satellite was carried into space by the **Ariane 5G+**, a European launch vehicle.

### Technical and Tracking Identifiers
To facilitate tracking and data management, Anik F2 is associated with several specific technical codes:
*   **COSPAR ID:** 2004-027A. This international designation indicates it was the primary object of the 27th launch of the year 2004.
*   **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 28378.
*   **Wolfram Language Code:** The entity is programmatically represented as `Entity["Satellite", "28378"]`.
*   **Google Knowledge Graph ID:** /g/120qd4jv.

### Data Sources
The structured data regarding Anik F2 is supported by references to Wiki data repositories (indicated by identifiers Q6272367, Q48183, and Q11921) and is available in multiple Wikipedia languages, specifically German (de) and Portuguese (pt), with a total sitelink count of 2.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report