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JCSat 16
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Identification
Position
144° E (143.9° E)
NORAD / COSPAR
41729 / 2016-050A
Operator
SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation
Orbit
GEO
Hardware
Manufacturer
Intuitive Machines (SSL/MDA/Maxar/Lanteris)
Model
LS-1300
Mass
4600 kg
Launch
Launch site
Cape Canaveral SFS
Launch vehicle
Falcon 9 v1.1
Beacons
12201.5H
12203.5H
Comment
Ku-band capacity for the Japanese market, enabling the provision of more stable satellite services
Lifetime
14 Aug 2016
Launched
15 yr
Design life
10.0 yr
Elapsed
5.0 yr
Remaining
Aug 2031
End of life
Within design lifetime
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