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JCSAT-9

Zenit-3SL launch from Kiritimati (Sea Launch) (United States) on April 12, 2006, carrying 1 payload. GCAT records the launch as a success.

April 12, 2006 · 23:29 UTCLaunch 2006-010Launch no. 4,760 in the log
RocketZenit-3SL
OutcomeSuccess
Launch agencySeaLaunchUnited States

Flight

Date and time (UTC)
April 12, 2006, 23:29
Launch designation
2006-010
Mission
JCSAT-9
Flight name
SL31 JCSAT-9
Vehicle flight ID
SL21/DM-SL-22L
Flight code
70131-402

Orbit and payload

Initial apogee
35,830 km
Payload mass to orbit
4.4 t
Payloads
1
GCAT launch code
OS

Payloads

PayloadDesignationOwnerMission typeMassFate
JCSAT 5A2006-010ANORAD 29045Japan Satellite Systems IncCommunications4,401 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.