
First attempt to touch down from a ballistic trajectory using a single-engine landing burn. All previous landings from a ballistic trajectory had fired three engines on the landing-burn, which provided more braking force, but subjected the vehicle to greater structural stresses. The single-engine landing burn takes more time and fuel, but puts less stress on the vehicle.
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Payloads
JCSAT-16
Type:
Satellite
Mass:
4,600 kg
Inclination Degree:
0.0761°
Customers:
SKY Perfect JCSAT Group
Manufacturers:
SSL
Nationalities:
Japan