Launch Postponement of MICHIBIKI No. 7, Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZS-7) aboard the 9th H3 Launch Vehicle (H3 F9)
February 3, 2026 (JST)
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd.
On January 7, 2026, we announced the launch postponement of MICHIBIKI No. 7, Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZS-7) aboard the 9th H3 Launch Vehicle (H3 F9). However, as further investigation into the launch failure of the 8th H3 Launch Vehicle (H3 F8) and an evaluation of its impact on subsequent launch vehicles remain necessary, the launch will not be conducted within the initially designated launch window, which was set through March 31, 2026.
We are continuing our efforts to determine the cause of H3F8 launch failure. The new launch schedule will be announced once confirmed.