Photo: Bill Ingalls · Public domain (US government)
Mission
Communications · GTO
JCSAT-16 is planned to be a communication satellite for SKY Perfect JSAT. The 8.5-kW satellite will operate in Ku- and Ka-bands and is equipped with switching for flexibility. JCSAT-16 will enhance SKY Perfect JSAT’s fleet capacity and strengthen the services provided to various regions.JCSAT is…
What it put in orbit
Passes over you When will it cross your sky, and can you see it?
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| JCSAT-16 2016-050A | Payload | 35783 × 35791 km · 0.0° | Globe |
| FALCON 9 R/B 2016-050B | Rocket body | re-entered 2016-09-26 |
COSPAR ID 2016-050. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).