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Michibiki 5 (QZS-5)

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

Michibiki 5 (QZS-5)

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H3-22
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Dec 22, 01:51:30 UTC
StatusFailure
VehicleH3-22
OrbitGeosynchronous Transfer Orbit
PadYoshinobu Launch Complex LP-2
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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.

Quick facts

VehicleH3-22
OrbitGeosynchronous Transfer Orbit
PadYoshinobu Launch Complex LP-2
SiteTanegashima Space Center, Japan
WindowDec 22, 01:51:30 UTC→Dec 22, 02:04:33 UTC

Vehicle

FamilyH3
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Trajectory unknown
Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-2
Tanegashima Space Center, Japan
30.401, 130.976