H3-22 | 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.

This mission is flown by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. It is classified as a navigation mission. Liftoff is planned from Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-2. Launch windows shift often; this page is rebuilt every day with the latest scheduled time.

H3-22 | Michibiki 7 (QZS-7) is scheduled to lift off on Thursday, August 06, 2026 at 19:30 UTC. The countdown above updates live, so you always see exactly how many days, hours, and minutes are left.