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H3-22 | Michibiki 5 (QZS-5)

Mitsubishi Heavy IndustriesYoshinobu Launch Complex LP-2 — Tanegashima Space Center, Japan

Either the launch vehicle did not reach orbit, or the payload(s) failed to separate.

mission

Name
Michibiki 5 (QZS-5)
Type
Navigation
Target orbit
Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GSTO)

QZSS (Quasi Zenith Satellite System) 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. The navigation system objective is to broadcast GPS-interoperable and augmentation signals as well as original Japanese (QZSS) signals from a three-spacecraft constellation in inclined, elliptical geosynchronous orbits.

schedule

NET (no earlier than)
Window opens
Window closes
Last updated
Fail reason
2nd stage liquid hydrogen tank pressure abnormally start decreasing after fairing separation, leading up to 2nd stage 1st burn 27 seconds longer than planned & engine shutting down 1 second into 2nd burn. Payload stranded in LEO and re-entered shortly after.

vehicle & provider

Rocket
H3-22
Family
H3
Variant
22
Provider
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Type
Commercial
Country
JPN

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launch site

Pad
Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-2
Location
Tanegashima Space Center, Japan
Country
JPN
Timezone
Asia/Tokyo