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Anik A2

Delta 1914 launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on April 20, 1973, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 20, 1973 · 23:47 UTCLaunch 1973-023Launch no. 1,438 in the log
RocketDelta 1914
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC17B
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyGSFCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 20, 1973, 23:47
Launch designation
1973-023
Mission
Anik A2
Vehicle flight ID
583/D094

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
36,563 km
Payload mass to orbit
0.544 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Anik A21973-023ANORAD 6437Telesat CanadaCommunications254 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.