PADAriane Launch Area 3
SITEGuiana Space Centre, French Guiana →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Both are communications satellites. Equipped with C-, Ku-, and Ka-band payloads, Star One D1 will be used for telecommunications, television broadcast, broadband, Internet access, and other services in Brazil and in the Latin American region.
JCSAT-15 will operate in Ku-band and is designed with the flexibility to be used for services such as video distribution in Japan, and data transfer communications, maritime and aviation applications in the Indian Ocean Region.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Ariane 5 ECAAGENCY
ArianespaceMISSION
Star One D1 & JCSAT-15
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Ariane Launch Area 3LAUNCH SITE
Guiana Space Centre, French GuianaCOUNTRY
FRA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 9c1715be-71e2-462a-946a-cdff93cdf366
Reported date: Dec 21, 2016 at 20:30 UTC
Last synced: 5 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Ariane 5 ECA →
MANUFACTURER
ArianeGroup
VARIANT
ECA
FLIGHTS
73
SUCCESSES
71
SUCCESS RATE
97.3%
Ariane 5 is a heavy-lift launch vehicle, part of the Ariane rocket family.
LAUNCH VIDEOS
ARTICLES & COVERAGE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Ariane 5 ECA | Star One D1 & JCSAT-15 launch?
The Ariane 5 ECA | Star One D1 & JCSAT-15 is scheduled for Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at 8:30 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Star One D1 & JCSAT-15?
The Ariane 5 ECA | Star One D1 & JCSAT-15 mission uses the Ariane 5 ECA rocket, manufactured by ArianeGroup. The Ariane 5 ECA has flown 73 times with a 97.3% success rate.
Where is the Ariane 5 ECA | Star One D1 & JCSAT-15 launching from?
The launch takes place from Ariane Launch Area 3 at Guiana Space Centre, French Guiana.
What orbit is Star One D1 & JCSAT-15 going to?
The Star One D1 & JCSAT-15 mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching Star One D1 & JCSAT-15?
The Ariane 5 ECA | Star One D1 & JCSAT-15 is operated by Arianespace.
Can I watch the Ariane 5 ECA | Star One D1 & JCSAT-15 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch date set: Dec 21, 2016 at 20:30 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Arianespace
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 5 hours ago
●Launch Library 25 hours ago
Launch ID: 9c1715be-71e2-462a-946a-cdff93cdf366
●Open-Meteo Weather6 hours ago
Pad weather at 5.24, -52.77
●YouTube Video Search2 weeks ago
2 videos discovered
