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: 32,665.4 km
Apogee: 38,926.7 km
Inclination: 43.7 °
Period: 1,436.2 minutes
Semi major axis: 42167 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   19078.42896705 -.00000171 +00000-0 +00000-0 0  9998
2 42738 043.7490 280.7589 0742448 270.7193 279.3672 01.00263538006606

Source of the keplerian elements: AFSPC