The Anik E1 satellite, a telecommunications satellite operated by Telesat Canada, was launched on Septamber 26th 1991 by the Ariane 4 Vol. 46 launcher. This video contains the following footage: integration of various launcher stages; rollout of launcher to final assembly building; closing of cryogenic arms; integration of solid fuel boosters; landing of cargo plane, unloading of container marked 'Anik E'; satellite is weighed, and lowered onto stand; satellite is rotated within plastic screen; fuelling, closing of payload bay doors; rollout of payload bay; payload hoisted to top of launcher in final assembly building; integration and final rollout of launcher with 'Intelsat' logo, various night launch footage.

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