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: 32,591.7 km

Apogee: 38,990.7 km

Inclination: 40.0 °

Period: 1,436.0 minutes

Semi major axis: 42162 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   25181.51832042 -.00000178  00000-0  00000-0 0  9991
2 42738  39.9709 248.2935 0758862 269.3576  89.6204  1.00280896  4108

Source of the keplerian elements: AFSPC