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. August 10, 2026 at 19:23 UTC · Launch Successful H3-22 — Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, to Geostationary Transfer Orbit Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-2, Tanegashima Space Center, Japan The world's 7362nd orbital launch attempt, and 189th of 2026. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fH9hQn8ebp4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5Xx1gXtcr8 Data: Launch Library 2, The Space Devs. Mission patch: via The Space Devs.