Success October 25, 2021 • 10:19 PM UTC

H-IIA 202 | QZS-1R

H-IIA • H-II

Launch ID
56e548c8-ff60-4cf5-bc60-d50a546a6a79
Rocket
H-IIA
Type
H-II
Coordinates
30.401°, 130.978°
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ℹ️ Official Details

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.
QZS-1R is a replacement satellite for QZS-1 which was launched in 2010.