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H-IIA 204 | Michibiki 3 (QZS-3)
H-IIA 204 | Michibiki 3 (QZS-3) launched on Sat, Aug 19, 2017, 05:29 AM UTC — a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries mission.
Launch SuccessfulMitsubishi Heavy Industries
Lifted offNET Aug 2017
NET Sat, Aug 19, 2017, 05:29 AM UTC
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Mission profile
The flight at a glance
H-IIAVehicle
Mitsubishi Heavy IndustriesProvider
Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1Pad
Tanegashima Space Center, JapanLocation
NavigationMission type
Geostationary Transfer OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for H-IIA to Geostationary Transfer Orbit. Illustrative model — not this mission’s live telemetry.
Mission timeT+0:00
Altitude0.0 km
Velocity0.00 km/s
PhaseLiftoff
T+0:00 / 17:30
SimulatedRepresentative H-IIA ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Michibiki 3 (QZS-3)
The Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) is a three-satellite regional time transfer system and the satellite-based augmentation system for the GPS that would be receivable within Japan. The primary purpose of QZSS is to increase the availability of GPS in Japan's numerous urban canyons, where only satellites at very high elevation can be seen. A secondary function is performance enhancement, increasing the accuracy and reliability of GPS derived navigation solutions. A single satellite weighs about 4000 kg, has an expected lifetime of 15 years and is put in a elliptical, highly inclined geosynchronous orbit.
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Frequently asked
What time does H-IIA 204 | Michibiki 3 (QZS-3) launch?
H-IIA 204 | Michibiki 3 (QZS-3) is scheduled to lift off Sat, Aug 19, 2017, 05:29 AM UTC.
Where can I watch H-IIA 204 | Michibiki 3 (QZS-3)?
Watch the official live webcast embedded on this page — it goes live shortly before liftoff.
Who is launching H-IIA 204 | Michibiki 3 (QZS-3)?
H-IIA 204 | Michibiki 3 (QZS-3) is an Mitsubishi Heavy Industries mission flying on a H-IIA.
Where does H-IIA 204 | Michibiki 3 (QZS-3) launch from?
It lifts off from Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-1, Tanegashima Space Center, Japan.