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H3 rocket launching from Tanegashima Space Center

H3 F9 Launch 2026: MICHIBIKI No.7 Completes Japan's QZSS Constellation

JAXA's H3 Flight 9 Launches QZS-7 – Full Schedule, Rocket Specs & Live Stream Guide

🚀 Mission Overview: February 1, 2026 Launch

The H3 Flight 9 (H3 F9) rocket will launch MICHIBIKI No.7 (QZS-7), the final satellite to complete Japan's 7-satellite Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) constellation. This mission marks a milestone in providing independent, high-precision positioning across Japan and the Asia-Pacific region.

📅 Launch Schedule & Live Stream

Target Date: February 1, 2026
Launch Window: 16:30–18:00 JST (07:30–09:00 UTC)
Venue: Yoshinobu Launch Complex, Tanegashima Space Center
Backup Window: Through March 31, 2026
Official JAXA Live Stream: global.jaxa.jp
JAXA Countdown & Updates

Watch live on JAXA's YouTube channel (English commentary available) or NHK World. Streams start ~30 minutes before liftoff.

📡 QZSS Benefits & Technology

Why QZSS Matters
Overcomes urban canyon signal blockage with high-elevation orbits (40–80° over Japan)
Centimeter-level accuracy (CLAS service: ~10cm real-time)
Disaster messaging & reliable comms during emergencies
Supports autonomous vehicles, precision agriculture & smart cities
Reduces dependency on foreign GPS systems for national security

MICHIBIKI QZS satellite design (similar to QZS-7)

🚀 H3 Rocket Key Specs

Height: 63m

Payload to GTO: ~4–6.5 tons

Engines: 2× LE-9 (1st stage) + boosters

Cost: ~¥5 billion (~$37M USD)

Developed by JAXA & Mitsubishi Heavy Industries as a reliable, cost-effective successor to H-IIA.

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