10 August 2026 year Fr. 19:23 (UTC) From the Tanegasim Space Center, Japan, With the help of the H3-22 rocket launcher, the Japanese Navigation CA was launched 7 (QZS-7)».
«MICHIBIKI 7 (QZS-7)”Is a Japanese navigation companion, 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. The QZSS navigation system 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).
The H3-22 launch vehicle is a Japanese disposable launch system, liquid fuel.
The length and weight of the first degree may vary due to different types of engine and the presence of accelerators. In the "H3-22" configuration, the launch vehicle has two additional side boosters and a shorter fairing.
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.
At the moment of the group is 6 identified KA. In the future, to improve coverage and autonomous navigation without dependence on GPS, it is planned to expand the grouping to 11 KA.
According to the CCS