Sea Launch has successfully completed the JCSAT-9 mission. A Zenit-3SL rocket lifted off from the Odyssey Launch Platform at 4:30 pm PDT (23:30 GMT). All phases of the flight profile performed as expected. The mission ended with spacecraft separation from the Block DM upper stage, placing the JCSAT-9 communications satellite into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit. A ground station in Uralla, Australia, acquired the spacecraft signal. All systems are operating nominally. The recorded webcast of the successful JCSAT-9 launch is available for viewing by following the instructions listed to the right. *Please allow approximately one hour after completion of the live webcast for the archived launch to become available.

Sea Launch, an international joint venture, is the world's leading commercial launch service. Sea Launch combines proven launch systems with marine-based operations to provide reliable heavy-lift launch services for commercial customers around the globe. The Sea Launch partnership combines the best in aerospace and marine technologies and is committed to providing superior value, hardware and services.

The Partnership

Sea Launch partners and their operational contributions are:
Boeing Commercial Space Company, providing the payload fairing, analytical and physical spacecraft integration and mission operations.
RSC Energia, providing the Block DM-SL third stage, launch vehicle integration and mission operations.
SDO Yuzhnoye/PO Yuzhmash, providing the first two Zenit- 3SL stages, launch vehicle integration support and mission operations.
Aker ASA, providing operational services of the Odyssey Launch Platform and assembly and command ship, Sea Launch Commander.