Ariane 44P
SuccessAnik E2 · Arianespace
Launch time (NET)
Thursday, Apr 4, 1991, 23:33 UTC
Launch window
Thursday, Apr 4, 1991, 23:33 UTC – Thursday, Apr 4, 1991, 23:33 UTC
Provider
Arianespace
Rocket
Launch pad
Ariane Launch Area 2, Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana · Open map
Status
Success
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Mission
Anik E2
Type
Communications
Orbit
Geostationary Orbit (Direct-GEO)
The Anik E's provide North America-wide communications in both the C-band (6/4 GHz) and higher power Ku-band (14/12 GHz), and each satellite carries the equivalent of 56 analog television channels.
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