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Michibiki

retired

みちびき

Positioning Navigation TimingGEOCOSPAR 2010-045ALaunched 9/11/2010
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
QZSS
Launch Vehicle
H-IIA 202
Launch Date
9/11/2010
Last Contact
7/21/2023
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
GEO
Altitude
35,787.5 km
Inclination
40.95 deg
Dry Mass
1,802 kg
Total Mass
4,020 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Positioning Navigation Timing
Payload Category
NAV/COM
Payload Class
C
Organizations
Operator
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA)
Manufacturer
Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
Constellation
Name
QZSS
Active Satellites
5
Registry
COSPAR ID
2010-045A
UN Registration
ST/SG/SER.E/620
Track
Mentions
96
All verified mentions of this spacecraft in source documents.
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The seven Michibiki satellites will be able to provide positioning information independently of GPS.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Dec 19, 2025JAXA、H3ロケット8号機を12月22日に打ち上げへ–注水設備の異常に対処

If the Michibiki No. 5 and the Michibiki No. 7, scheduled for launch in 2026, operate normally, the Michibiki system will consist of seven satellites.

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PlanValue 4.0Dec 19, 2025JAXA、H3ロケット8号機を12月22日に打ち上げへ–注水設備の異常に対処

The launch of MICHIBIKI No. 5, part of the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System, is rescheduled to occur aboard the 8th H3 Launch Vehicle (H3 F8).

PlanCapabilityValue 4.0Dec 19, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: [Press Release] Launch Schedule of MICHIBIKI No. 5, Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZS-5) aboard the 8th H3 Launch Vehicle (H3 F8) [Rescheduled] #JAXA https://global.jaxa.jp/press/2025/12/202519-1_e.html

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is responsible for the launch schedule of MICHIBIKI No. 5.

PlanGeneralValue 3.0Dec 19, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: [Press Release] Launch Schedule of MICHIBIKI No. 5, Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZS-5) aboard the 8th H3 Launch Vehicle (H3 F8) [Rescheduled] #JAXA https://global.jaxa.jp/press/2025/12/202519-1_e.html

The Quasi-Zenith Satellite 'Michibiki' is a Japanese GPS satellite that provides positioning and timing information.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.0Dec 19, 2025JAXA、H3ロケット8号機を12月22日に打ち上げへ–注水設備の異常に対処

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) will launch the H3 rocket number 8 carrying the Quasi-Zenith Satellite 'Michibiki No. 5' on December 22 at 10:30 AM.

PlanValue 4.6Dec 19, 2025JAXA、H3ロケット8号機を12月22日に打ち上げへ–注水設備の異常に対処

The Michibiki satellite, scheduled to be launched on H3 rocket No. 8, functions as Japan's version of a GPS satellite by providing positioning and timing information.

PlanCapabilityValue 4.0Dec 17, 2025H3ロケット8号機、打ち上げ直前に緊急停止–射場の注水設備に異常

Once the Michibiki 5 and Michibiki 7 satellites become operational, Michibiki will be capable of positioning without relying on GPS, achieving a constellation of seven satellites.

CapabilityPlanValue 4.0Dec 17, 2025H3ロケット8号機、打ち上げ直前に緊急停止–射場の注水設備に異常

Once the Michibiki No. 5 and the planned Michibiki No. 7, scheduled for launch in 2026, are operational, the system will consist of seven satellites.

PlanGrowthValue 4.0Dec 14, 2025H3ロケット8号機、12月17日に打ち上げ再設定–慣性計測装置の問題に対処

With seven satellites, the Michibiki system will be able to provide positioning without relying on GPS.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Dec 14, 2025H3ロケット8号機、12月17日に打ち上げ再設定–慣性計測装置の問題に対処

The H3 rocket No. 8 will carry the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System's Michibiki No. 5.

PlanCapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Dec 14, 2025H3ロケット8号機、12月17日に打ち上げ再設定–慣性計測装置の問題に対処

The Michibiki satellite system is a Japanese version of GPS that provides location and timing information.

CapabilityGeneralValue 3.5Dec 14, 2025H3ロケット8号機、12月17日に打ち上げ再設定–慣性計測装置の問題に対処

The launch schedule of MICHIBIKI No. 5, a Quasi-Zenith Satellite System, has been rescheduled.

PlanValue 2.0Dec 13, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: [Press Release] Launch Schedule of MICHIBIKI No. 5, Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZS-5) aboard the 8th H3 Launch Vehicle (H3 F8) [Rescheduled] #JAXA https://global.jaxa.jp/press/2025/12/20251213-1_e.html

MICHIBIKI No. 5 will be launched aboard the 8th H3 Launch Vehicle, designated as H3 F8.

PlanValue 4.0Dec 13, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: [Press Release] Launch Schedule of MICHIBIKI No. 5, Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZS-5) aboard the 8th H3 Launch Vehicle (H3 F8) [Rescheduled] #JAXA https://global.jaxa.jp/press/2025/12/20251213-1_e.html

LocationMind provides technology to eliminate incorrect positioning information using the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System 'Michibiki.'

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Dec 9, 2025地理空間情報×AIが描く、日本の未来 ―イチBizアワード2025特別対談

The H3 rocket No. 8 is equipped with the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System's Michibiki No. 5 satellite.

CapabilityPlanValue 4.0Dec 5, 2025JAXA、H3ロケット8号機の打ち上げを延期–第2段の慣性計測装置に問題

With seven functional satellites, the Michibiki system will allow positioning without reliance on GPS.

CapabilityValue 4.0Dec 5, 2025JAXA、H3ロケット8号機の打ち上げを延期–第2段の慣性計測装置に問題

The Michibiki satellites provide positioning and timing information and are Japan's version of GPS satellites.

CapabilityGeneralValue 4.0Dec 5, 2025JAXA、H3ロケット8号機の打ち上げを延期–第2段の慣性計測装置に問題

If the Michibiki No. 5 and the planned Michibiki No. 7 satellite, scheduled for launch in 2026, operate normally, the Michibiki system will consist of seven satellites.

PlanGrowthValue 4.0Dec 5, 2025JAXA、H3ロケット8号機の打ち上げを延期–第2段の慣性計測装置に問題

The launch of MICHIBIKI No. 5, part of the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System, has been postponed.

PlanValue 3.5Dec 3, 2025RT by @GewoonLukas_: [Press Release] Launch Postponement of MICHIBIKI No. 5, Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZS-5) aboard the 8th H3 Launch Vehicle (H3 F8) #JAXA https://global.jaxa.jp/press/2025/12/20251203-1_e.html