SPACEX

Falcon 9 Full Thrust | JCSAT-14

Name: Falcon 9 Full Thrust | JCSAT-14
Start: 2016-05-06T05:21:00+00:00
End: 2016-05-06T05:36:00+00:00
Location: Space Launch Complex 40

SUCCESSMay 6, 2016 at 05:21 UTCFalcon 9 →

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 9

AGENCY

SpaceX

MISSION

JCSAT-14

MISSION TYPE

Communications

TARGET ORBIT

Geostationary Transfer Orbit

LAUNCH PAD

Space Launch Complex 40

LAUNCH SITE

Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA

COUNTRY

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 minutes ago

SPACEX API

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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

SUCCESSES

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.

LAUNCH VIDEOS

ARTICLES & COVERAGE

🔗 JCSAT-14 Technical Webcast 🔗 JCSAT-14 Hosted Webcast

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 minutes ago

Launch ID: c1f172a5-85a2-4fb1-96b4-b05267f62d85

Pad weather at 28.56, -80.58

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Mission Profile

JCSAT-14 was a Falcon 9 Full Thrust mission operated by SpaceX that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on May 6, 2016. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. The mission flew on first stage B1022. The launch was a success.

Falcon 9 Full Thrust | JCSAT-14

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