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SpaceX has launched a communications satellite, JCSAT-14, into a geostationary transfer orbit (GTO) on behalf of Sky Perfect JSAT, a Japan-based satellite operator.

Lifted aboard a Falcon 9 rocket, JCSAT-14 was launched from pad 40 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, US.

Following the launch, the first stage of the reusable Falcon 9 rocket successfully landed on an offshore barge, or ‘droneship’, making it a second such landing in a row.

"This was a three engine landing burn, so triple deceleration of last flight."

SpaceX recently carried out a successful sea landing after launching a Dragon cargo ship in the International Space Station (ISS), reported CBS News.

The company stated that the latest launch of JCSAT-14, which is equipped with 26 C-band and 18 Ku-band transponders, was delayed by 24h due to stormy weather.

SpaceX founder Elon Musk tweeted: "This was a three engine landing burn, so triple deceleration of last flight.

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"That’s important to minimise gravity losses."

Following its launch, JCSAT-14, designed and built by Space Systems Loral (SSL), was successfully performing post-launch manoeuvres according to the plan.

According to SSL, the satellite deployed its solar arrays on schedule following its launch, and is expected to help SKY Perfect JSAT further expand its satellite communication services in Asia and Pacific regions.

With a life span of 15 years or beyond, the satellite will also be used to provide communications for emergency and disaster recovery services, as well as enable mobile communications for maritime, aviation and resource industries.

With service in Asia, Russia, Oceania, and the Pacific Islands, JCSAT-14 replaces and expands on the capacity of JCSAT-2A at the 154° east longitude orbital position.

SSL is also building JCSAT-15 and JCSAT-16, both of which are scheduled to launch this year.

Image: JCSAT-14 is equipped with 26 C-band and 18 Ku-band transponders. Photo: courtesy of SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation.

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