SpaceX successfully launches Japanese JCSAT-14 Satellite

                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.