27399 - JCSAT 8

JCSAT 8 is a Japanese geosynchronous communications spacecraft that was launched by an Ariane 44L rocket from Kourou at 01:29 UT on 29 March 2002. The 2.5 tonne satellite provides direct-to-home TV broadcast to Japan, East Asia, Australia and Hawaii after parking over 154 degrees E longitude.

Alternate Names

JCSAT-2A

Facts in Brief

Launch Date: 2002-03-29
Launch Vehicle: Ariane 44L
Launch Site: Kourou, French Guiana