Anik F2Ariane 5 G+ Arianespace Launch Status Success Sat · Jul 17th, 2004 8:44 PM EDT Mission Anik F2 Type: Communications The Anik satellites are a series of geostationary communications satellites launched by Telesat Canada for television in Canada. Location Ariane Launch Area 3 Kourou, French Guiana 151 launches have been at this location. Rocket Ariane 5 G+ Length: 55 meters Diameter: 5.4 meters First Launched: March 2, 2004 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. The Ariane 5 G+ rocket has been launched a total of 3 times with 3 successful and 0 failed launches. Agency Arianespace Type: Commercial Abbreviation: ASA Administration: CEO: Stéphane Israël Founded: 1980 Launchers: Ariane 5 | Vega Spacecraft: Country: FRA Arianespace SA is a multinational company founded in 1980 as the world's first commercial launch service provider. It undertakes the production, operation, and marketing of the Ariane programme. Their vehicles launch exclusively from French Guiana in South America. View Rocket Launch Schedule