NEXT SPACEFLIGHT

Status

Success

JCSAT-6

Launch Time
Tue Feb 16, 1999 01:45 UTC

Rocket

Atlas IIAS
Image Credit: USAF or NASA
ILS
Status: Retired
Liftoff Thrust: 2,957 kN
Payload to LEO: 8,618 kg
Payload to GTO: 3,933 kg
Stages: 2
Strap-ons: 4
Rocket Height: 47.5 m

Mission Details

JCSAT-6

JCSAT-4A, previously designated JCSAT-6, is a Japanese geostationary communications satellite that is operated by JSAT Corporation (now SKY Perfect JSAT Group). It is positioned in geostationary orbit at a longitude of 124° East, from where it is used to provide broadcasting and corporate network communications to Japan.

Payloads: 1
Total Mass: 2,900.0 kg
Geostationary Transfer Orbit

Location

SLC-36A, Cape Canaveral SFS, Florida, USA

Stats

1999

6th orbital launch attempt

Atlas II

40th mission
1st mission of 1999
40th successful mission