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.
Payloads
JCSAT-16

Type:

Satellite

Mass:

4,600 kg

Inclination Degree:

0.0761°

Customers:

SKY Perfect JCSAT Group

Manufacturers:

SSL

Nationalities:

Japan

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