JCSAT 16

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JCSAT 16 is classified as:

Geostationary

NORAD ID: 41729

Int'l Code: 2016-050A

Perigee: 35,790.6 km

Apogee: 35,796.6 km

Inclination: 0.1 °

Period: 1,436.1 minutes

Semi major axis: 42164 km

RCS: Unknown

Launch date: August 14, 2016
Source: Japan (JPN)
Launch site: AIR FORCE EASTERN TEST RANGE (AFETR)

JCSAT 16 is a geostationary Japanese video and data relay satellite. Built by Space Systems/Loral, a satellite manufacturer based in Palo Alto, California, JCSAT 16 embarked on a 15-year mission to connect people and businesses across Japan and the Asia-Pacific with video and data services. JCSAT 16 is located at a position along the equator at 162 degrees east longitude, where it will pick up services currently provided by the aging Superbird B2 satellite.

1 41729U 16050A   21023.52042425 -.00000332  00000-0  00000-0 0  9996
2 41729   0.0563  93.0753 0000707 220.0266 125.2234  1.00272262 16309

Source of the keplerian elements: AFSPC