Japan successfully launches replacement for decade-old navigation satellite

A replacement for an aging satellite in Japan’s regional navigation network successfully launched Monday from Tanegashima Space Center aboard an H-2A rocket, heading to an orbit more than 20,000 miles above Earth. The launch keeps Japan on track to establish an independent seven-satellite navigation network to provide continuous coverage over the country’s territory. More

(Source: SpaceFlight Niow - Oct 27)