Name: JCSAT 5A — Zenit 3SL
Start: 2006-04-12T23:29:59Z
End: 2006-04-12T23:29:59Z
Location: Launch Platform Odyssey

Question 1

What rocket is launching JCSAT 5A?

Accepted Answer

JCSAT 5A is launching on the Zenit 3SL.

Question 2

Who is launching JCSAT 5A?

Accepted Answer

JCSAT 5A is being launched by Sea Launch, a commercial launch provider.

Question 3

Where is JCSAT 5A launching from?

Accepted Answer

JCSAT 5A is launching from Launch Platform Odyssey at Sea Launch.

Question 4

What orbit is JCSAT 5A heading to?

Accepted Answer

JCSAT 5A is heading to Geostationary Orbit (Direct-GEO).

Question 5

Is the Zenit 3SL reusable?

Accepted Answer

No — the Zenit 3SL is an expendable launch vehicle.

Question 6

How many times has the Zenit 3SL flown?

Accepted Answer

The Zenit 3SL has launched 36 times to date, with 33 successful flights.

Question 7

What is the JCSAT 5A mission?

Accepted Answer

TT-DoCoMo operates the S-band payload and a part of the C-band payload as N-Star d to replace the N-Star a satellite.

JCSAT 5A

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