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JCSAT 6

Atlas IIAS launch from Cape Canaveral & Kennedy (United States) on February 16, 1999, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

February 16, 1999 · 01:45 UTCLaunch 1999-006Launch no. 4,294 in the log
SpaceportCape Canaveral & Kennedypad SLC36A
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencyLMAUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
February 16, 1999, 01:45
Launch designation
1999-006
Mission
JCSAT 6
Vehicle flight ID
AC-152

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
97,736 km
Payload mass to orbit
2.9 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
JCSAT 4A1999-006ANORAD 25630Japan Satellite Systems IncCommunications2,900 kgIn orbit

Source: GCAT launch list and payload catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0). Orbit values are the initial orbit reported for the launch.