NSSDCA/COSPAR ID: 2006-010A
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 deg-W longitude at 23:30 UT on 12 April 2006. The 4.4 tonne satellite will provide voice, video and internet services through out Asia, through its 20 C-band and 20 Ku-band transponders after parking over 132-E longitude.
Launch Date: 2006-04-12
Launch Vehicle: Zenit 3SL
Launch Site: Odyssey (Sea Launch Platform),
Questions and comments about this spacecraft can be directed to: Coordinated Request and User Support Office