Mission
Navigation · GTO
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…
What it put in orbit
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| QZS-7 (MICHIBIKI-7) 2026-182A | Payload | 35472 × 36097 km · 2.9° | Globe |
| H-3 R/B 2026-182B | Rocket body | 170 × 34400 km · 22.5° | Globe |
COSPAR ID 2026-182 (data from GCAT, J. McDowell, CC BY 4.0). Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).