02 February 2025 year Fr. 08:30 (UTC) From the Tanegasim Space Center, Japan, using a launch vehicle "H3-22" Japanese navigation was launched «Michibiki 6 (QZS-6)».
«Michibiki 6 (QZS-6)» - It's a Japanese Navigation Satellite, which is part of QZSS satellite system (Quasi-Zenith Satellite System).
QZSS Is a regional satellite navigation system, designed to increase the accuracy and reliability of GPS signals in the Asia and Oceania region. The system provides high -precision and stable positioning services. Navigation system QZSS broadcasts signals, compatible with global satellite navigation system GPS, Signals, as well as original QZSS signals.
It is reported, that satellite contains secret useful load for space situational awareness in the interests of US space forces (USSF).
Currently grouping QZSS consists of four ka. Three of them are in quasi -family orbit, And the other is in geostationary orbit. Satellite «MICHIBIKI 6 (QZS-6)» also planned for geostationary orbit.
To 2026 the year is planned to increase the group to 7, and in the long run to 11 satellites.
H3 rocket-new Japanese launch system of single use, liquid fuel.
The length and weight of the first degree may vary due to different types of engine and the presence of accelerators. In configuration "H3-22" The rocket launcher has two additional lateral accelerator and a shorter fault.
A rocket launcher is being developed by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries together with Jaxa with 2013 year as a replacement of H2A rocket launcher, which has been operated since the early 2000s and is considered one of the most reliable missiles in the world. When creating some details of the new rocket carrier used 3D technologies, which made it possible to reduce the cost of its production.
According to the CCS