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

Japan Launches Michibiki No. 7: Step Towards Sovereign Navigation and Challenges for H3

Technology 08/12/2026, 05:12
🇯🇵 Japan successfully launched the Michibiki No. 7 satellite (QZS-7), moving closer to creating its own navigation system independent of GPS. 🚀 The launch took place from the Tanegashima Space Center using the H3 rocket. 📉 However, a full constellation is not yet in place: in December 2025, Satellite No. 5 was lost. 🌏 The QZSS system uses unique orbits to cover mountainous areas and cities. 🔮 Expansion to 11 satellites is planned by the end of the 2030s.
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Night launch of H3 rocket from Tanegashima carrying Michibiki 7 satellite for Japan’s QZSS positioning system

Japan Successfully Launches Sixth 'Michibiki 7' Satellite: H3 Rocket Liftoff and Prospects for Independent Positioning

Technology 08/11/2026, 04:53
🇯🇵 Japan successfully launched the sixth 'Michibiki 7' satellite with the H3 rocket! 🚀 The launch took place from the Tanegashima Space Center on the night of August 11, 2026. This is a major step towards independence from GPS: the Japanese QZSS system provides accuracy up to 6 cm (compared to 10 m for GPS). 📊 By the mid-2030s, Japan plans to launch 11 satellites to fully ensure sovereignty in navigation. #Japan #Space #QZSS #Technology
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