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Michibiki 1R

Japanese navigation satellite. Michibiki 1R was launched on October 26, 2021 aboard a H-IIA 202 from Tanegashima. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

COSPAR 2021-096ANORAD 49336Japan

Identity

Name in GCAT
Michibiki Shogoki Kokei-ki
Common name
Michibiki 1R
Payload designation
QZS-1R
Other names
Michibiki-1R
International designator
2021-096A
NORAD catalog number
49336
GCAT identifier
S49336
UN registration
ST/SG/SER.E/1073

Mission

Mission type
Navigation, Communications
Use
Civil government
Program
QZSS
Owner
NUSS
Country
Japan
Builder
Mitsubishi Electric Co.
Platform (bus)
DS-2000

Launch

Date
October 26, 2021 · 02:19 UTC
Launch record
2021-096Success
Rocket
H-IIA 202
Spaceport
Tanegashima · pad Y

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
GEO/T
Perigee
32,585 km
Apogee
38,990 km
Inclination
34.13°
Status
In orbit
Last known active
Mar 4, 2023

Size

Mass
4,020 kg
Dry mass
1,802 kg
Length
6.2 m
Diameter
2.90 m
Span
25.3 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q109255794 (CC0).