LAUNCH CENTER

Success

Sun Aug 14 2016

SpaceX

JCSAT-16

Launch Successful

LAUNCH PREVIEW

Launch Time

(5:26 AM UTC)

Launch Window Start

(5:26 AM UTC)

Launch Window End

(7:26 AM UTC)

RECOVERY OVERVIEW

Location

No Recovery Specified

Type

No Recovery Specified

Rocket Details

Name:

Falcon 9 Full Thrust

Description:

The Full Thrust variants first stage includes all systems necessary for an operational re-use of stages while the second stage is operated as an expendable rocket stage.

MISSION OVERVIEW

Type: Communications
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 JSATâ€™s fleet capacity and strengthen the services provided to various regions.JCSAT is schedule for a life time of 15 years.

COMPLEX OVERVIEW

Location

Cape Canaveral, FL, USA

Pad

Space Launch Complex 40