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Anik F2

Ariane 5G+ launch from Kourou (France) on July 18, 2004, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

July 18, 2004 · 00:44 UTCLaunch 2004-027Launch no. 4,666 in the log
SpaceportKouroupad ELA3
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyArianespaceFrance

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
July 18, 2004, 00:44
Launch designation
2004-027
Mission
Anik F2
Vehicle flight ID
V163 (519f)

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
39,083 km
Payload mass to orbit
6.0 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
Anik F22004-027ANORAD 28378Telesat CanadaCommunications5,965 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.