Lockheed Martin has said that its JCSAT-9 telecom satellite, is ready for its planned launch at sea on April 12. The launch is scheduled for 23:30 GMT (7:30 p.m., EST), aboard Boeing's Zenit-3SL rocket, which will lift off from the company's Odyssey semi-submersible platform.
A Sea Launch Zenit 3SL rocket will launch the Japanese JCSAT 9 telecommunications satellite, from the Odyssey platform, Pacific Ocean (154° West, 0° North), on April 11, 23:30-00:04 GMT (7:30-8:04 p.m. EDT).
JCSAT-9, will provide satellite communications services throughout Asia and Japan, and has a minimum service life of 12 years. The 4401 kg, high-power hybrid JSAT satellite, will be located at 132 degrees East longitude. The spacecraft is based on the A2100AX platform, manufactured by Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems.