Arianespace Ariane 5 G+ Anik F2

Name: Arianespace Ariane 5 G+ Anik F2
Start: 2004-07-18T00:44:00.000Z
Location: Ariane Launch Area 3

Ariane 5 G+

Status

Success

Date

18 JUL 2004

00:44

Launch Provider

Arianespace

Launch Pad

Ariane Launch Area 3

Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana

Mission Overview

The Anik satellites are a series of geostationary communications satellites launched by Telesat Canada for television in Canada.

Rocket

Ariane 5 G+

Mission Type

Communications

Orbit

Geostationary Transfer Orbit

Stages

Livestream

Not available

Rocket Details

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.

Height

55 m

Diameter

5.4 m

Launch Mass

750 T

Thrust

12,000 kN