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JCSAT-16

Falcon 9 Full Thrust

SUCCESS
Success

Sunday, August 14, 2016 · 05:26 UTC

Mission

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JCSAT-16 is planned to be a communication satellite for SKY Perfect JSAT. The 8.5-kW satellite will operate in Ku- and Ka-bands and is equipped with switching for flexibility. JCSAT-16 will enhance SKY Perfect JSAT’s fleet capacity and strengthen the services provided to various regions.JCSAT is schedule for a life time of 15 years.

Mission Type

Communications

Orbit

Geostationary Transfer Orbit (GTO)

Probability

N/A

Status

Launch Successful

Vehicle & Pad

/02

Rocket

Falcon 9 Full Thrust

Variant: Full Thrust

Launch Pad

Space Launch Complex 40

Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

28.562° N, 80.577° W

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