PADAriane Launch Area 3
SITEGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
The Anik satellites are a series of geostationary communications satellites launched by Telesat Canada for television in Canada.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Ariane 5 G+
AGENCY
ArianespaceMISSION
Anik F2
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Ariane Launch Area 3LAUNCH SITE
Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaCOUNTRY
FRA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: d303cf52-afa5-404a-9cb9-0ce41558be18
Reported date: Jul 18, 2004 at 00:44 UTC
Last synced: 52 seconds ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
ArianeGroup
VARIANT
G+
FLIGHTS
3
SUCCESSES
3
SUCCESS RATE
100%
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.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Ariane 5 G+ | Anik F2 launch?
The Ariane 5 G+ | Anik F2 is scheduled for Sunday, July 18, 2004 at 12:44 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Anik F2?
The Ariane 5 G+ | Anik F2 mission uses the Ariane 5 G+ rocket, manufactured by ArianeGroup. The Ariane 5 G+ has flown 3 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Ariane 5 G+ | Anik F2 launching from?
The launch takes place from Ariane Launch Area 3 at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
What orbit is Anik F2 going to?
The Anik F2 mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching Anik F2?
The Ariane 5 G+ | Anik F2 is operated by Arianespace.
Can I watch the Ariane 5 G+ | Anik F2 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 29, 2026 01:08 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 01:08 UTC
Launch date set: Jul 18, 2004 at 00:44 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Arianespace
Mar 29, 2026 01:08 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
Nov 8, 2022 20:49 UTC
Telesat buys in-orbit satellite to help cover Anik F2 shortfallCanadau2019s Telesat is relocating an in-orbit C-band satellite it bought from another operator as thruster issues force its Anik F2 spacecraft into early retirement.
SpaceNews
Aug 5, 2022 20:24 UTC
Aging Telesat satellite running out of fuel as projected LEO costs soarCanadau2019s Telesat is bracing for a revenue hit in 2023 after being forced to retire its Anik F2 satellite from full service three years earlier…
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LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 52 seconds ago
●Launch Library 253 seconds ago
Launch ID: d303cf52-afa5-404a-9cb9-0ce41558be18
●Spaceflight News API4 hours ago
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●Open-Meteo Weather4 hours ago
Pad weather at 5.24, -52.77
