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Superbird A2

Name: Superbird A2 launch
Start: 2004-04-16T00:45:00+00:00
End: 2004-04-16T00:45:00+00:00
Location: Launch Complex 36A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Atlas IIASLockheed MartinLaunch Complex 36A

Friday, April 16, 2004 · 12:45 AM UTC

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Mission Brief

SUPERBIRD-6, slated for an orbital slot at 158.0 degrees East longitude, will provide business telecommunication services using a Japan Beam for Ku-Band and Ka-Band services along with a steerable spot beam for additional Ka-Band services.

PayloadSuperbird A2

OrbitGeostationary Orbit

CustomerLockheed Martin

Stages2

PadLaunch Complex 36A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Mission Timeline

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Ground vector

Launch site

Site locked

Launch Complex 36A

Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

Global range

Latitude: 28.471°N
Longitude: 80.542°W

Range Weather

Launch commit criteria

Clear

Watch

TrackingNo active constraints

Weather Rules

Tracking no weather issues at this time.

Primary concern: No weather issues
Rule count: 0
Temperature: Not reported
Surface wind: Not reported

Window

12:45 AM UTC - 12:45 AM UTC

Vehicle

Atlas IIAS

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Height59.7 m

LEO Payload18,850 kg

Launches80

Successes77

Provider

Lockheed Martin

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Schedule History

No meaningful launch-time or status changes recorded.

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