Replacement for Michibiki: The L-band antenna that transmits the positioning signal is mounted on the Earth-oriented left side. (Photo: JAXA)

Japan’s QZSS constellation to receive replacement satellite

July 20, 2021

The successor to the first quasi-zenith satellite, dubbed Michibiki, is expected to launch this year. Michibiki was launched […]

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Source: GPS World

QZS-2 signal analysis, QZS-3 launched

August 23, 2017

This month we bring you a guest column by Steffen Thoelert, André Hauschild, Peter Steigenberger and Oliver Montenbruck […]

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This article is tagged with augmentation, JAXA, Michibiki, Michibiki QZSS satellite, QZSS, QZSS satellite and posted in GNSS, Opinions

Japan launches second Michibiki QZSS satellite

June 2, 2017

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) successfully launched a second navigation satellite on […]

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