29045 - JCSAT-5A

JCSAT 9 is a Japanese geostationary communications satellite that was launched by a Zenit 3SL rocket from the floating Odyssey platform over the equatorial Pacific Ocean at 154 degrees W longitude at 23:30 UT on 12 April 2006. The 4.4 tonne satellite provides voice, video and internet services through out Asia, through its 20 C-band and 20 Ku-band transponders after parking over 132 degrees E longitude.

Facts in Brief

Launch Date: 2006-04-12
Launch Vehicle: Zenit 3SL
Launch Site: Odyssey (Sea Launch Platform)