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Rocket: Ariane 5G+
Payload: Anik F2
Date: Night of July 17/18, 2004
Window: 0044-0129 GMT (8:44-9:29 p.m. EDT)
Site: ELA-3, Kourou, French Guiana




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Launch of Apollo 11
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Thrust to the Moon
This NASA film from July 1965 entitled "Thrust to the Moon" looks at the work to develop the Saturn 5 launcher and the Apollo spacecraft. (4min 30sec file)
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Aura lifts off
The Boeing Delta 2 rocket launches NASA's Aura atmospheric research satellite July 15 from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. This movie following the flight from liftoff through ignition of the second stage and jettison of the payload fairing with ground cameras and infrared trackers. (5min 12sec file)
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Aura deployed
The Aura spacecraft is deployed from the Delta 2 rocket 64 minutes after liftoff while flying over Africa. (59sec file)
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Aura launch director
This is an interview with NASA launch director Chuck Dovale following the successful launch of Aura aboard the Delta 2 rocket. (2min 48sec file)
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Titan up close
Scientists reveal stunning pictures of Saturn's moon Titan and other results during this news conference from July 3. (38min 17sec file)
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Saturn ring pictures
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BY JUSTIN RAY

Follow the preparations and launch of the Arianespace Ariane 5 rocket carrying the Anik F2 communications spacecraft. Reload this page for the latest on the mission.