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Ariane 4: Vol. 43 Campaign Video
- Video Tape only
- Title Ariane 4: Vol. 43 Campaign Video
- Released: 01/04/1991
- Language M/E only
- Footage Type
- Copyright ESA
- Description
The Anik E2 satellite, a telecommunications satellite operated by Telesat Canada, was launched on 4th April 1991 by the Ariane 4 Vol. 43 launcher. This campaign video contains the following images: arrival of 'heavy lift' plane; unloading of container marked 'Anik E' with Candian flag; cleanroom footage including satellite lowered onto stand, spin-testing beneath plastic sheeting, fuelling of satellite, payload bay doors closed around satellite; launcher raised upright, integration of different stages; integration of vehicle equipment bay; rollout of launcher to final integration building, closing of cryogenic arms; integration of solid fuel boosters; rollout of payload bay, Tape damage between 00:14:25:00 and end of tape.