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Anik D-1

Delta 3920/PAM launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on August 26, 1982, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

August 26, 1982 · 23:10 UTCLaunch 1982-082Launch no. 2,597 in the log
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad LC17B
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyGSFCUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
August 26, 1982, 23:10
Launch designation
1982-082
Mission
Anik D-1
Vehicle flight ID
651/D164

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
36,366 km
Payload mass to orbit
1.2 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Anik D11982-082ANORAD 13431Telesat CanadaCommunications729 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.