Edited video of the launch campaign of Ariane 5 (Vol 163) which saw the launch of Anik F2 ( the heaviest commercial telecommunications satellite ) into geostationary orbit on the 17 July 2004. The footage begins with the arrival of MN Toucan at Kourou, includes Ariane 5 integration, the satellite payload and ends with several replays of the launch.
THis is the 15th successful mission of the Ariane 5 launch vehicle.

Night Launch