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Anik A1

Delta 1914 launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on November 10, 1972, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 10, 1972 · 01:14 UTCLaunch 1972-090Launch no. 1,398 in the log
RocketDelta 1914
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC17B
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyGSFCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 10, 1972, 01:14
Launch designation
1972-090
Mission
Anik A1
Vehicle flight ID
580/D092

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
37,092 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.1 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Anik A11972-090ANORAD 6278Telesat CanadaCommunications250 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.