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Michibiki 7 (QZS-7)
SUCCESS
10 AUG 2026, 19:23 UTC
MITSUBISHI HEAVY INDUSTRIES
Launch record
Outcome
Success
Launched 10 Aug 2026, 19:23 UTC
Launch time
19:23 UTC
10 Aug 2026
Status
Success
Orbit
Geostationary Transfer Orbit
Window
19:23 UTC–20:23
UTC
Launch provider
Mitsubishi Heavy IndustriesRocket
H3-22Pad
Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-2Location
Tanegashima Space Center, JapanMission type
NavigationOrbit
Geostationary Transfer OrbitOrbital launch of the year
#189Mitsubishi Heavy Industries launch of the year
#2Launch from this pad
#18Mission
QZSS (Quasi Zenith Satellite System) is a Japanese satellite navigation system operating from inclined, elliptical geosynchronous orbits to achieve optimal high-elevation visibility in urban canyons and mountainous areas. The navigation system objective is to broadcast GPS-interoperable and augmentation signals as well as original Japanese (QZSS) signals from a three-spacecraft constellation.
The navigation system objective is to broadcast GPS-interoperable and augmentation signals as well as original Japanese (QZSS) signals from a three-spacecraft constellation in inclined, elliptical geosynchronous orbits.
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