On 6
May 2016, SpaceX successfully launched the Japanese communications satellite,
JCSAT-14 on Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida. The satellite was
place into its intended preliminary geostationary transfer orbit by SpaceX
Falcon 9 rocket which was launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in
Florida, US. The odds of a successful soft-landing were slim due to the mission
requirements for the particular launch.
About JCSAT-14:
- JCSAT-14 is designed to last 15 years needed to be placed into geosynchronous orbit at an altitude of 22000 miles.
- This is much higher than SpaceX’s launch when they successfully recovered their rocket on a drone ship.
- JCSAT-14 is a satellite from the SKY Perfect JAST Group, the largest satellite operator in Asia.
- The satellite once in orbit will be used to provide television and communication services.
- This launch was the fourth successful flight for SpaceX so far in 2016.
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