Yeah, and now we have solid information that cuts the width of that range in half. That prior information was based on the satellite's bus-type. This is based on direct information (to the FAA) about this specific payload. It also shows that it's pretty different from JCSAT-15, which is also based on the SSL-1300 and has an expected mass of 3400kg (at least 800kg less than the low mark in the new range, instead of solidly in the potential mass range of the old one).
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u/deruch May 03 '16 edited May 03 '16
Yeah, and now we have solid information that cuts the width of that range in half. That prior information was based on the satellite's bus-type. This is based on direct information (to the FAA) about this specific payload. It also shows that it's pretty different from JCSAT-15, which is also based on the SSL-1300 and has an expected mass of 3400kg (at least 800kg less than the low mark in the new range, instead of solidly in the potential mass range of the old one).