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Anik E2

Ariane 44P launch from Kourou (France) on April 4, 1991, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 4, 1991 · 23:33 UTCLaunch 1991-026Launch no. 3,619 in the log
RocketAriane 44Pvariant 44P
SpaceportKouroupad ELA2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyArianespaceFrance

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 4, 1991, 23:33
Launch designation
1991-026
Mission
Anik E2
Vehicle flight ID
V43 L415a

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
37,437 km
Payload mass to orbit
3.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Anik E21991-026ANORAD 21222Telesat CanadaCommunications2,950 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.