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2025 · Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

Michibiki 6 (QZS-6)

successH3-22 | Michibiki 6 (QZS-6)

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.

Overview

Date / time
February 2, 2025 at 08:30 AM UTC
Outcome
success
Launch site
Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-2
Mission
Michibiki 6 (QZS-6)
Mission type
Navigation
Orbit achieved
Geostationary Transfer Orbit

Payloads deployed · 1