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October 28, 1988 2:17 am

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Ariane 2

Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
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French direct broadcasting satellite
Launch Overview
Window Open 02:17 UTC
Window Close 02:17 UTC
Lift Off Oct 28, 1988 · 02:17 UTC
Launch Facility Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Launch Pad Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV)
Target Orbit Geostationary Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer Arianespace
Payload TDF 1
Rocket Ariane 2
Destination Geostationary Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location See Mission Notes
Landing Type RTLS / Droneship

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French direct broadcasting satellite

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Arianespace
Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV)
Launch Overview
Window Open 02:17 UTC
Window Close 02:17 UTC
Lift Off Oct 28, 1988 · 02:17 UTC
Launch Facility Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana
Launch Pad Ariane Launch Area 1 (ELV)
Target Orbit Geostationary Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer Arianespace
Payload TDF 1
Rocket Ariane 2
Destination Geostationary Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location See Mission Notes
Landing Type RTLS / Droneship

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