Ariane 5 G+ | Anik F2
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Launch Window
July 18, 2004, 12:44 a.m. - July 18, 2004, 12:44 a.m.
Instantaneous launch window.
July 18, 2004, 12:44 a.m. - July 18, 2004, 12:44 a.m.
The Anik satellites are a series of geostationary communications satellites launched by Telesat Canada for television in Canada.
The Ariane 5 G+ had an improved EPS second stage, with a GTO capacity of 7,100 kg (15,700 lb) for a single payload or 6,300 kg (13,900 lb) for two. It flew three times in 2004, with no failures.
ArianeGroup (formerly Airbus Safran Launchers) is an aerospace company based in France. A joint venture between Airbus and Safran, the company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Issy-les-Moulineaux. It consists of three core arms: aerospace, defence and security.
INFO WIKI
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