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H3-22 | Michibiki 7 (QZS-7)
Launch Successful Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Navigation

H3-22 | Michibiki 7 (QZS-7)

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.

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The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).

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