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TDF 1

Ariane 2 launch from Kourou (France) on October 28, 1988, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

October 28, 1988 · 02:17 UTCLaunch 1988-098Launch no. 3,351 in the log
RocketAriane 2
SpaceportKouroupad ELA1
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyArianespaceFrance

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
October 28, 1988, 02:17
Launch designation
1988-098
Mission
TDF 1
Vehicle flight ID
V26 L25

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
36,178 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.1 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
TDF 11988-098ANORAD 19621France TelecomCommunications2,077 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.