August 11, 2026 (JST)

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

 Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched MICHIBIKI No. 7, Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZS-7) aboard H3 Launch Vehicle flight No.9 at 4:23:31 a.m.(JST) on August 11, 2026 from the Tanegashima Space Center. The Launch Vehicle flew as planned, and approximately 29 minutes and 4 seconds after the liftoff, the separation of QZS-7 was confirmed. Furthermore, QZS-7 was injected into the predetermined orbit.
 JAXA appreciates all for the support shown in behalf of the launch.