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: 32,599.0 km

Apogee: 38,985.8 km

Inclination: 39.9 °

Period: 1,436.0 minutes

Semi major axis: 42163 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.

1 42738U 17028A   25198.44462611 -.00000105  00000-0  00000-0 0  9992
2 42738  39.9451 248.0456 0757391 269.5723  80.1311  1.00276496  4263

Source of the keplerian elements: AFSPC