LAUNCH CENTER

Launch Image
Success
Sun Jul 18 2004
Arianespace

Anik F2

Launch Successful
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Launch Time

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(12:44 AM UTC)

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(12:44 AM UTC)

Launch Window End

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(12:44 AM UTC)

RECOVERY OVERVIEW

Location

No Recovery Specified

Type

No Recovery Specified

Rocket Details

Name:

Ariane 5 G+

Description:

The Ariane 5 G+ had an improved EPS second stage, with a GTO capacity of 7,100 kg (15,700 lb) for a single payload or 6,300 kg (13,900 lb) for two. It flew three times in 2004, with no failures.

Ariane 5 G+ rocket
MISSION OVERVIEW
  • Type: Communications
  • The Anik satellites are a series of geostationary communications satellites launched by Telesat Canada for television in Canada.
COMPLEX OVERVIEW

Location

Kourou, French Guiana

Pad

Ariane Launch Area 3