H3-22 | Michibiki 7 (QZS-7)

A H3-22 rocket launched H3-22 | Michibiki 7 (QZS-7) from Tanegashima Space Center, Japan, targeting GTO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Mission type
Navigation
Rocket
H3-22
Launch site
Tanegashima Space Center, Japan
Launch pad
Yoshinobu Launch Complex LP-2
Payload
—
Target orbit
GTO
H3-22 | Michibiki 7 (QZS-7) cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2026-08-10T19:23:31.000Z
    Liftoff
    H3-22 lifts off from Tanegashima Space Center, Japan.
  2. Max-Q
    H3-22 passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    Main engine cutoff — the first stage shuts down as planned.
  4. Stage separation
    Stage separation — the first stage separates cleanly.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage engine ignites for the next phase of flight.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in GTO.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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