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H3-22 | Michibiki 7 (QZS-7)
H3-22 is set to launch H3-22 | Michibiki 7 (QZS-7) on Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 07:30 PM UTC from Tanegashima Space Center, Japan.
Go for LaunchMitsubishi Heavy Industries
Liftoff in
10days
02hrs
40min
NET Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 07:30 PM UTC
Mission profile
The flight at a glance
H3-22Vehicle
Mitsubishi Heavy IndustriesProvider
Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-2Pad
Tanegashima Space Center, JapanLocation
NavigationMission type
Geostationary Transfer OrbitOrbit
Flight simulation
Ascent to orbit
A representative gravity-turn climb for H3-22 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 / 18:00
SimulatedRepresentative H3-22 ascent profile — illustrative model, not this mission’s live telemetry.
The mission
Michibiki 7 (QZS-7)
QZSS (Quasi Zenith Satellite System) is a Japanese satellite navigation system operating from inclined, elliptical geosynchronous orbits to achieve optimal high-elevation visibility in urban canyons and mountainous areas. The navigation system objective is to broadcast GPS-interoperable and augmentation signals as well as original Japanese (QZSS) signals from a three-spacecraft constellation. The navigation system objective is to broadcast GPS-interoperable and augmentation signals as well as original Japanese (QZSS) signals from a three-spacecraft constellation in inclined, elliptical geosynchronous orbits.
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Frequently asked
What time does H3-22 | Michibiki 7 (QZS-7) launch?
H3-22 | Michibiki 7 (QZS-7) is scheduled to lift off Thu, Aug 6, 2026, 07:30 PM UTC — this page shows a live countdown.
Where can I watch H3-22 | Michibiki 7 (QZS-7)?
A live webcast will appear on this page as soon as the provider publishes a stream link.
Who is launching H3-22 | Michibiki 7 (QZS-7)?
H3-22 | Michibiki 7 (QZS-7) is an Mitsubishi Heavy Industries mission flying on a H3-22.
Where does H3-22 | Michibiki 7 (QZS-7) launch from?
It lifts off from Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-2, Tanegashima Space Center, Japan.