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QZS-2 (MICHIBIKI-2)

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QZS-2 (MICHIBIKI-2) is a Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) navigation satellite, launched on June 1, 2017 into GEO.

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Launch

Launch date
June 1, 2017 at 12:17 AM UTC
Launch site
Tanegashima, Japan
Launched by
H-IIA 202 →
Operator
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Mission
Michibiki 2 (QZS-2)
Launch record
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Orbit

Orbit regime
GEO
Apoapsis
38,989 km
Periapsis
32,576 km
Inclination
39.44°
Orbital period
1435.89 min

Spacecraft

Operator
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
Manufacturer
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
Users
Government
Launch mass
4,020 kg

Identity

COSPAR (Int'l)
2017-028A
NORAD catalog №
42738
Object type
Payload
Owner / operator
JapanJapan
Status
Operational

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