Japan Launches Navigation Satellite on New Flagship Rocket

Japan launches a navigation satellite on a new flagship rocket for an improved positioning system
Japan has launched a navigation satellite on its flagship H3 rocket as the country seeks to have a precise positioning system of its own
Japan launches navigation satellite on nation's 1st mission of 2025 (video)
Japan launched a navigation satellite early Sunday morning (Feb. 2), the nation's first liftoff of 2025. An H3 rocket launched the Michibiki 6 spacecraft from Tanegashima Space Center on Sunday at 3:30 a.m. EST (0830 GMT; 5:30 p.m. local Japan time).
Japan launches navigation satellite into orbit aboard H3
Japan's flagship H3 rocket put a key component of Japan's satellite navigation program to eventually wean the nation off its dependence on foreign satellites into orbit on Feb. 2 on its fifth mission.
India Sends Navigation Satellite Into Orbit on ISRO Rocket in Landmark Launch
In 2024, the United States led with 145 space launches, driven largely by SpaceX, while China followed with 68, according to industry data. India, historically a smaller player, is increasing its launch cadence, with ISRO planning 30 missions by March 2025.
India launches a navigation satellite
India’s space agency on Wednesday launched a navigation satellite from Satish Dawan Space Centre in Sariharikota.
Japan launches a navigation satellite on a new flagship rocket to have own global positioning system
Japan on Sunday launched a navigation satellite on its new flagship H3 rocket, as the country seeks to have a more precise location positioning system of its own.
Watch Rocket Lab launch 5 'Internet of Things' satellites to orbit today
Liftoff of the "IOT 4 You and Me" mission is scheduled for 3:43 p.m. ET today (Feb. 3). Rocket Lab is set to launch five "Internet of Things" satellites today (Feb. 3), and you can watch the action live.
Japan Advances Space Ambitions with New Navigation Satellite
Dubai Japan has taken a major step toward bolstering its space capabilities with the successful launch of a navigation satellite aboard its new H3 rocket on February 3, 2025. The launch marks a significant milestone in Japan’s pursuit of an independent,
Japan launches satellite to have own positioning system
Japan's space agency said on Sunday that it successfully launched a navigation satellite on its new flagship H3 rocket as the country seeks to have a more precise location positioning system of its own.
India’s New Navigation Satellite Is Stranded in the Wrong Orbit After Thruster Glitch
A recently launched satellite is stuck in space after failing to fire its thrusters, preventing it from reaching its ...
Isro’s 100th mission faces hurdle after tech glitch hits NVS-02 satellite. What's wrong?
According to the latest update by Isro, the NVS-02 navigation satellite, which was launched on Wednesday (January 29), could not complete its orbit-raising operations after it failed to ignite a fire ...
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Indian navigation satellite suffers technical glitch in space
Indian space agency exploring options to ensure satellite continues functioning despite orbit-raising issue - Anadolu Ajansı ...
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India launches navigation satellite into orbit on nation's 1st mission of 2025
India launched the NVS-02 regional navigation satellite to orbit this evening (Jan. 28), the 100th liftoff from the nation's ...
ISRO’s navigation satellite NVS-02 faces technical glitch days after 100th launch
Due to a malfunction in its liquid engine, the satellite was not able to reach its designated orbit and the launch was ...
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Setback for Isro's navigation mission as NVS-02 satellite thrusters fail to ignite
The Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) experienced a setback in its attempts to place the NVS-02 navigational ...