H3-22 | Michibiki 5 (QZS-5)

Launch information

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Mission description

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.

Launch status

Launch status information for space mission ‘H3-22 | Michibiki 5 (QZS-5)’.

Launch image H3-22 | Michibiki 5 (QZS-5)

Go

Status: Go for Launch

Class: normal

Launch T0: Dec. 7, 2025, 2:30 a.m.

Timezone: Asia/Tokyo

Launch authority

Details about the the rocket, its target orbit and the launch pad location.

Mission

Michibiki 5 (QZS-5) (GSTO)

Launcher

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries

Rocket

H3-22

Location

Tanegashima Space Center, Japan

Pad

Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-2

Type

Navigation

Orbit

Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GSTO)

Satellites on-board

Tracking of on-board satellites will be available after the rocket launch date (Dec. 7, 2025).

Launch statistics

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