H3-22 | Michibiki 6 (QZS-6)
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries launched a H3-22 rocket from Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-2 carrying Michibiki 6 (QZS-6) to Geostationary Transfer Orbit on 2 Feb 2025, 08:30 UTC. Outcome: Launch Successful.
SuccessLaunch Successful
About the mission
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.