PADSpace Launch Complex 40
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Built on the LS-1300 bus by SSL, JCSAT-14 will replace JCSAT 2A in geostationary orbit. Positioned at 154 degrees east, the satellite will provide high speed connectivity for maritime, aviation and resource exploration in Asia, Russia, Oceania and the Pacific. The craft contains 26 C and 18 Ku-band transponders, which are powered by 2 solar arrays for its 15 year lifetime.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Falcon 9AGENCY
SpaceXMISSION
JCSAT-14
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 40LAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: c1f172a5-85a2-4fb1-96b4-b05267f62d85
Reported date: May 6, 2016 at 05:21 UTC
Last synced: 6 hours ago
SPACEX API
Cross-referenced with community SpaceX data
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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BOOSTER — B1022 →
#1THIS FLIGHT
1TOTAL FLIGHTS
1/1LANDINGS
NEW BOOSTER
ASDS — Of Course I Still Love You SUCCESS
First flight: May 6, 2016
VEHICLE — Falcon 9 →
MANUFACTURER
SpaceX
VARIANT
Full Thrust
FLIGHTS
25
SUCCESSES
24
SUCCESS RATE
96%
The Full Thrust variants first stage includes all systems necessary for an operational re-use of stages while the second stage is operated as an expendable rocket stage.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Falcon 9 Full Thrust | JCSAT-14 launch?
The Falcon 9 Full Thrust | JCSAT-14 is scheduled for Friday, May 6, 2016 at 5:21 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for JCSAT-14?
The Falcon 9 Full Thrust | JCSAT-14 mission uses the Falcon 9 rocket, manufactured by SpaceX. The Falcon 9 has flown 25 times with a 96% success rate.
Where is the Falcon 9 Full Thrust | JCSAT-14 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is JCSAT-14 going to?
The JCSAT-14 mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.
Who is launching JCSAT-14?
The Falcon 9 Full Thrust | JCSAT-14 is operated by SpaceX.
Can I watch the Falcon 9 Full Thrust | JCSAT-14 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: May 6, 2016 at 05:21 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by SpaceX
Mar 28, 2026 20:33 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 6 hours ago
●Launch Library 26 hours ago
Launch ID: c1f172a5-85a2-4fb1-96b4-b05267f62d85
●SpaceX API6 hours ago
Booster B1022 — 1 flights
●Open-Meteo Weather6 hours ago
Pad weather at 28.56, -80.58
●YouTube Video Search4 days ago
2 videos discovered
