Michibiki №7 Satellite Orbit

Diagram of the Japanese Michibiki (QZSS) satellite orbit showing the figure-eight pattern over Asia and Australia

This infographic illustrates the unique figure-eight geostationary orbit used by the QZSS system. This trajectory allows Japanese navigation satellites, including the newly launched Michibiki №7, to remain stationary over Japan and the Pacific region, ensuring sovereign GPS coverage.

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