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

Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

 Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) scheduled the launch of MICHIBIKI No. 5, Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZS-5) aboard the 8th H3 Launch Vehicle (H3 F8) at 11:11:00 December 17, 2025 (JST, the time is the 24-hour clock) at Tanegashima Space Center, and had worked towards this target. However, it has been canceled because an uncertain incident was found in the ground facilities and needs to be confirmed.

 Further information will be updated on the JAXA website.