JCSAT-16
Launch Details
Launch Date:
Sun Aug 14 2016 05:26:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
Details:
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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