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QZS-R1 is prepped for testing. At left is the Earth-oriented surface that hosts the L-band antenna. (Photo: JAXA)

First transmission of L1C/B by QZS-1R

March 8, 2022

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SoftBank Corp., u-blox to collaborate on global GNSS augmentation services

November 1, 2021

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Replacement for Michibiki: The L-band antenna that transmits the positioning signal is mounted on the Earth-oriented left side. (Photo: JAXA)

Japan’s QZSS constellation to receive replacement satellite

July 20, 2021

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Japan’s CLAS positioning service receives major upgrade

December 2, 2020

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Septentrio and CORE receiver will use Japan’s centimeter-level service

October 9, 2019

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Prime Minister Shinzo Abe delivers a congratulatory address as QZSS is officially launched. (Photo: Japan Cabinet Public Relations Office)

Japan’s QZSS service now officially available

November 26, 2018

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IAIN World Congress 2018 abstract deadline extended

June 8, 2018

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FIGURE 1. An artist’s view of the QZSS satellites. The upper-most satellite is the geostationary QZS-3 spacecraft with the additional S-band dish antenna whereas the other satellites pictured are the inclined geosynchronous satellites. (Image: Mitsubishi Electric/JAXA)

Innovation: QZS-3 and QZS-4 join the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System

February 9, 2018

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