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Anik E1

Ariane 44P launch from Kourou (France) on September 26, 1991, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

September 26, 1991 · 23:43 UTCLaunch 1991-067Launch no. 3,663 in the log
RocketAriane 44Pvariant 44P
SpaceportKouroupad ELA2
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyArianespaceFrance

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
September 26, 1991, 23:43
Launch designation
1991-067
Mission
Anik E1
Vehicle flight ID
V46 L418a

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
36,171 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.9 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Anik E11991-067ANORAD 21726Telesat CanadaCommunications2,933 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.