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: 32,653.4 km
Apogee: 38,945.0 km
Inclination: 42.2 °
Period: 1,436.4 minutes
Semi major axis: 42170 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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1 42738U 17028A   21298.21204288 -.00000200  00000-0  00000-0 0  9994
2 42738  42.1699 267.4911 0745982 270.7102  69.9046  1.00252333 16135

Source of the keplerian elements: AFSPC