# Telesat 5

> Canadian communications satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q14907132](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q14907132)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/telesat-5-q14907132

## Summary
Telesat 5 was a Canadian communications satellite launched in 1982, part of the Anik series operated by Telesat, to provide telecommunications services. It orbited geostationarily and was manufactured by Hughes Aircraft Company and Canadian firms.

## Key Facts
- **Launch Date:** 1982-11-11 from Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39A via Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-5).
- **Mass:** 1140 kg (launch weight); 562.5 kg (service entry).
- **Dimensions:** Height 6.43 m, diameter 2.16 m.
- **Operator:** Telesat.
- **Manufacturer:** Hughes Aircraft Company, SPAR Aerospace, and SED Systems.
- **Orbit:** Geostationary.
- **Satellite Bus:** Boeing 376.
- **Power Source:** Spacecraft solar array and nickel–cadmium battery.
- **Alternative Name:** Anik C3.

## FAQs
### Q: What was the primary purpose of Telesat 5?
A: Telesat 5 served as a communications satellite, designed to provide telecommunications services for Canada as part of the Anik series.

### Q: How was Telesat 5 launched?
A: It was launched on November 11, 1982, by the Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-5 mission) from Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39A.

### Q: Who manufactured Telesat 5?
A: The satellite was manufactured by Hughes Aircraft Company, with Canadian contributions from SPAR Aerospace and SED Systems.

### Q: What happened after Telesat 5's operational lifespan?
A: Telesat 6 succeeded it as the next Canadian communications satellite in the Anik series.

## Why It Matters
Telesat 5 was a crucial component of Canada's early national telecommunications infrastructure, enabling voice, data, and broadcast services across the vast country and beyond. Its successful deployment and operation demonstrated Canada's capability in managing advanced space technology internationally and domestically. As part of the Anik series, it pioneered geostationary communications for Canada, supporting economic development, remote connectivity, and media distribution. The satellite embodied collaboration between Canadian entities and international aerospace partners, marking a significant step in the nation's space program evolution.

## Notable For
- One of the early satellites in the Anik series, foundational for Canada's domestic communications network.
- Launched via Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-5), representing a key period in NASA's shuttle operations.
- Manufactured collaboratively by Hughes Aircraft Company (US) and Canadian firms (SPAR Aerospace, SED Systems), showcasing international partnership.
- Utilized the Boeing 376 spacecraft bus, a specific platform design for geostationary communications.
- Known operationally as "Anik C3," indicating its specific position within the series.

## Body
### Technical Specifications
- **Spacecraft Bus:** Boeing 376.
- **Mass:** 1140 kg at launch; 562.5 kg at service entry.
- **Dimensions:** Height 6.43 m, Diameter 2.16 m.
- **Power:** Spacecraft solar array and nickel–cadmium battery (3 units).
- **Orbit:** Geostationary orbit.
- **Operators:** Telesat.
- **Manufacturer:** Hughes Aircraft Company (Primary), SPAR Aerospace (Canadian), SED Systems (Canadian).
- **Alternative Name:** Anik C3.

### Launch & Mission
- **Launch Vehicle:** Space Shuttle Columbia (STS-5).
- **Launch Site:** Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39A.
- **Launch Date:** 1982-11-11 at 12:19:00 UTC.
- **Mission Event:** Rocket launch as part of STS-5 (NASA mission).
- **Series:** Part of the Anik series (Anik C).
- **Successor:** Telesat 6.
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 13652.
- **COSPAR ID:** 1982-110C.
- **NSSDCA ID:** 1982-110C.

### Classification & Context
- **Entity Type:** Communications satellite.
- **Country of Origin:** Listed as both United States (manufacturer) and Canada (operator/program).
- **Parent Series:** Anik (class of Canadian geostationary communications satellites).
- **Related Entities:** Communications satellite (class), Space Shuttle (class), Telesat 6 (successor).

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## References

1. [Source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/anik-c.htm)
2. Jonathan's Space Report