On January 4, 2017 Arianespace announced a launch service
contract with SKY Perfect JSAT for JCSAT-17. It will be launched by
an Ariane 5 from the Guiana Space Center, French Guiana, in 2019.
Since the launch of JCSAT-1 in 1989, SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation
and Arianespace have developed a strong relationship of mutual
trust. This new satellite is the 31st Japanese satellite launch
contract awarded to Arianespace.
Built by Lockheed Martin based on the A2100 platform, JCSAT-17’s
main coverage zone will be Eastern Asia, including Japan.
After the signature, Stéphane Israël, Chairman and CEO of
Arianespace said: «We are proud and honored to announce this new
contract two weeks after the successful launch of our 19th satellite
for SKY Perfect JSAT. This choice once again reflects the
exceptional partnership of more than 25 years between Arianespace
and the largest commercial satellite operator in Asia. Thanks to SKY
Perfect JSAT for its trust, which is a clear recognition of the
quality and the competitiveness of our launch services.”
