QZS-2 (MICHIBIKI-2)

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QZS-2 (MICHIBIKI-2) is classified as:

• QZSS

NORAD ID: 42738
Int'l Code: 2017-028A
Perigee: 32,606.5 km
Apogee: 38,979.7 km
Inclination: 40.5 °
Period: 1,436.1 minutes
Semi major axis: 42164 km
RCS: Unknown
Launch date: June 1, 2017
Source: Japan (JPN)
Launch site: TANEGASHIMA SPACE CENTER (TNSTA)

OZS 2 (Quasi Zenith Satellite) is a Japanese satellite navigation system operating from inclined, elliptical geosynchronous orbits to achieve optimal high-elevation visibility in urban canyons and mountainous areas. The navigation system objective is to broadcast GPS-interoperable and augmentation signals as well as original Japanese (QZSS) signals from a three-spacecraft constellation.

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STARLINK-5687 Track 1 satellite(s)

1 42738U 17028A   24208.46532955 -.00000123  00000-0  00000-0 0  9994
2 42738  40.5114 253.1941 0755771 269.6809  91.0980  1.00274113   701

Source of the keplerian elements: AFSPC