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TV-SAT

Ariane 2 launch from Kourou (France) on November 21, 1987, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

November 21, 1987 · 02:19 UTCLaunch 1987-095Launch no. 3,234 in the log
RocketAriane 2
SpaceportKouroupad ELA2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyArianespaceFrance

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
November 21, 1987, 02:19
Launch designation
1987-095
Mission
TV-SAT
Vehicle flight ID
V20 L20

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
36,454 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.1 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
TV-SAT1987-095ANORAD 18570DBP TelecomCommunications2,080 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.