Communications
Arianespace(ASA)CommercialThe 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.
Orbital Attempt
#3,667
ASA Mission
#45
Pad Launch
#21
Location Launch
#55
Designator
1991-067
Sep 26, 1991, 11:43 PM
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The Guiana Space Centre is a European spaceport to the northwest of Kourou in French Guiana, a region of France in South America. Kourou is located at a latitude of 5°. In operation since 1968, it is a suitable location for a spaceport because of its equatorial location and open sea to the east.
Timezone
America/Cayenne
Local Launch Time
Sep 26, 1991, 8:43 PM
Total Launches
334
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
5.1690, -52.6903
