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JCSAT 15

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CommunicationsGEOCOSPAR 2016-082ALaunched 12/21/2016
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
JCSAT-15/Star One D1
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 5ECA
Launch Date
12/21/2016
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
GEO
Altitude
35,786 km
Inclination
0.01 deg
Dry Mass
2,000 kg
Total Mass
3,408 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Communications
Payload Category
COM
Payload Class
B
Organizations
Operator
Sky Perfect JSAT
Manufacturer
MDA Space Canada
Constellation
Name
JCSAT GEO fleet
Active Satellites
9
Registry
COSPAR ID
2016-082A
UN Registration
ST/SG/SER.E/812
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Mentions
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