Launch Postponement of MICHIBIKI No. 5, Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZS-5) aboard the 8th H3 Launch Vehicle (H3 F8)

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

 The launch of MICHIBIKI No. 5, Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZS-5) aboard the 8th H3 Launch Vehicle (H3 F8) which was scheduled on December 7, 2025(JST), has been postponed due to the occurrence of a need to check onboard equipment (IMU^*1) on the 2nd stage.

 The new launch date will be announced once confirmed.

*1
IMU：Inertial Measurement Unit