Comment by Prime Minister Ishiba on the Successful Launch of MICHIBIKI No. 6 aboard the 5th H3 Launch Vehicle

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[Title] Comment by Prime Minister Ishiba on the Successful Launch of MICHIBIKI No. 6 aboard the 5th H3 Launch Vehicle

[Place]

[Date] February 2, 2025

[Source] Prime Minister's Office of Japan

[Notes] Provisional translation

[Full text]

Today, the 5th H3 Launch Vehicle was successfully launched from the Tanegashima Space Center, deploying MICHIBIKI No. 6, Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZS-6), into its target orbit.

The Government is committed to making full use of the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System, including MICHIBIKI No. 6, and taking all necessary steps to ensure easy access to positioning information services for even more users.

ISHIBA Shigeru
Prime Minister of Japan

February 2, 2025