SPACEX

Falcon 9 Full Thrust | JCSAT-16

Name: Falcon 9 Full Thrust | JCSAT-16
Start: 2016-08-14T05:26:00+00:00
End: 2016-08-14T05:41:00+00:00
Location: Space Launch Complex 40

SUCCESSAug 14, 2016 at 05:26 UTCFalcon 9 →

PADSpace Launch Complex 40

SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →

ORBITGeostationary Transfer Orbit

TYPECommunications

MISSION OVERVIEW

JCSAT-16 is planned to be a communication satellite for SKY Perfect JSAT. The 8.5-kW satellite will operate in Ku- and Ka-bands and is equipped with switching for flexibility. JCSAT-16 will enhance SKY Perfect JSATâ€™s fleet capacity and strengthen the services provided to various regions.JCSAT is schedule for a life time of 15 years.

LAUNCH DETAILS

VEHICLE

Falcon 9

AGENCY

SpaceX

MISSION

JCSAT-16

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: 42af1017-49f4-41ec-97d6-0c3520643fc8

Reported date: Aug 14, 2016 at 05:26 UTC

Last synced: 44 seconds ago

SPACEX API

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BOOSTER — B1026 →

#1THIS FLIGHT

1TOTAL FLIGHTS

1/1LANDINGS

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ASDS — Of Course I Still Love You SUCCESS

First flight: Aug 14, 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-16 Hosted Webcast 🔗 JCSAT-16 Technical Webcast

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When is the Falcon 9 Full Thrust | JCSAT-16 launch?

The Falcon 9 Full Thrust | JCSAT-16 is scheduled for Sunday, August 14, 2016 at 5:26 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-16?

The Falcon 9 Full Thrust | JCSAT-16 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-16 launching from?

The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.

What orbit is JCSAT-16 going to?

The JCSAT-16 mission is targeting Geostationary Transfer Orbit.

Who is launching JCSAT-16?

The Falcon 9 Full Thrust | JCSAT-16 is operated by SpaceX.

Can I watch the Falcon 9 Full Thrust | JCSAT-16 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: Aug 14, 2016 at 05:26 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: 44 seconds ago

Launch ID: 42af1017-49f4-41ec-97d6-0c3520643fc8

Pad weather at 28.56, -80.58

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Mission Profile

JCSAT-16 was a Falcon 9 Full Thrust mission operated by SpaceX that lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA on August 14, 2016. The flight carried its payload on a communications mission to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. The mission flew on first stage B1026. The launch was a success.

Falcon 9 Full Thrust | JCSAT-16

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