Status
Success
JCSAT-6
Launch Time
Tue Feb 16, 1999 01:45 UTC
Tue Feb 16, 1999 01:45 UTC
Rocket
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