# JCSAT-2B

> communications satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q18466406](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18466406)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JCSAT-2B)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/jcsat-2b

## Summary  
JCSAT‑2B is a geostationary communications satellite operated by SKY Perfect JSAT Holdings. It was built by Lanteris Space Systems and launched on 6 May 2016 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch date:** 6 May 2016 (rocket launch)【P248】  
- **Launch vehicle:** SpaceX Falcon 9, a partially reusable orbital launch vehicle【P248】  
- **Operator:** SKY Perfect JSAT Holdings, a Japanese satellite communications company【Q328】  
- **Manufacturer:** Lanteris Space Systems【Q328】  
- **COSPAR ID:** 2016‑028A【P143】  
- **Satellite class:** Communications satellite (designed for telecommunications)【P143】  
- **Orbit:** Geostationary orbit, providing continuous coverage over a fixed region of Earth【Q328】  
- **Wikidata ID:** 41471 (Wolfram Language entity code)【P143】  
- **Wikipedia title:** “JCSAT‑2B” with articles in 7 languages (cs, de, en, fi, lv, pt, ru)【sitelink_count】  

## FAQs  
### Q: What is JCSAT‑2B?  
A: JCSAT‑2B is a communications satellite placed in geostationary orbit to deliver telecommunications services, operated by SKY Perfect JSAT Holdings.  

### Q: When and how was JCSAT‑2B launched?  
A: It was launched on 6 May 2016 aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, marking its entry into geostationary orbit.  

### Q: Who built and operates JCSAT‑2B?  
A: The satellite was manufactured by Lanteris Space Systems and is operated by SKY Perfect JSAT Holdings.  

### Q: What orbit does JCSAT‑2B occupy?  
A: JCSAT‑2B resides in a geostationary orbit, allowing it to remain fixed relative to a point on Earth’s surface.  

### Q: What is the COSPAR identifier for JCSAT‑2B?  
A: Its COSPAR ID is 2016‑028A.  

## Why It Matters  
JCSAT‑2B expands the capacity and reliability of Japan’s satellite communications infrastructure. By residing in geostationary orbit, the satellite can provide continuous, high‑bandwidth services such as broadcast television, broadband internet, and data links to a wide geographic area without interruption. Its deployment on a Falcon 9 launch vehicle demonstrates the growing reliance on reusable rockets for cost‑effective deployment of critical space assets. Operated by SKY Perfect JSAT Holdings, a leading player in the Asian satellite market, JCSAT‑2B contributes to regional connectivity, supports disaster‑response communications, and underpins commercial and governmental telecommunications needs. The satellite’s presence enhances redundancy in the JSAT fleet, ensuring service continuity even if other assets experience outages.  

## Notable For  
- First JCSAT satellite launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 (as of its 2016 launch).  
- Built by Lanteris Space Systems, a manufacturer specializing in satellite platforms.  
- Operated by SKY Perfect JSAT Holdings, a major Japanese satellite communications provider.  
- Positioned in geostationary orbit to deliver uninterrupted telecommunications services.  
- Identified by the COSPAR designation 2016‑028A, linking it to the global satellite catalog.  

## Body  

### Overview  
JCSAT‑2B is classified as a communications satellite, purpose‑built for telecommunications. It is part of the broader JCSAT series that serves the Asia‑Pacific region.  

### Operator and Mission  
- **Operator:** SKY Perfect JSAT Holdings, responsible for managing the satellite’s payload and service contracts.  
- **Mission:** Provide continuous broadcast, broadband, and data transmission services from a fixed position over the Earth.  

### Manufacturing  
- **Manufacturer:** Lanteris Space Systems, which supplied the satellite bus and integrated the communications payload.  

### Launch Details  
- **Date:** 6 May 2016.  
- **Vehicle:** Falcon 9, a partially reusable launch system developed by SpaceX (United States).  
- **Event:** The launch is recorded as a significant rocket launch event on the same date.  

### Orbital Placement  
- **Orbit Type:** Geostationary orbit, enabling the satellite to match Earth’s rotation and stay over a single longitude.  
- **Benefits:** Continuous coverage for ground stations within its footprint, essential for stable telecommunications links.  

### Classification and Identification  
- **Instance of:** Communications satellite (per Wikidata).  
- **COSPAR ID:** 2016‑028A, used for international tracking and cataloging.  
- **Wikidata ID:** 41471, also referenced in Wolfram Language as Entity["Satellite", "41471"].  

### Related Entities  
- **Communications satellite:** The broader class of artificial satellites designed for telecom applications.  
- **Falcon 9:** The launch vehicle, notable for its reusability and role in modern satellite deployments.

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report