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Space Surveillance·Quasi-Zenith Satellite System-Hosted Payload

US, Japan Launch Space Sensor

5 sources · first reported 2d ago

via Defense News

The US Space Force and Japan have completed the launch of a space domain awareness sensor aboard Japan's QZS-7 satellite to strengthen monitoring of geosynchronous orbit over the Indo-Pacific. The sensor will feed into the US Space Surveillance Network. This bilateral effort aims to bolster space surveillance in the region.

Why it matters

This launch enhances space domain awareness and strengthens the US-Japan partnership in space security, allowing for better monitoring of the Indo-Pacific region. The sensor's data will contribute to the US Space Surveillance Network, improving the network's capabilities.

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Development timeline

How this story unfolded across sources, oldest first.

  1. Space Force Space Systems Command (.mil) ·
    U.S. Space Force and Japan successfully launch U.S. sovereign space domain awareness paylo
  2. Defence-industry · Primary
    U.S. Space Force and Japan complete QZSS hosted-payload launches to strengthen monitoring of geosynchronous orbit over Indo-Pacific
  3. Defense News ·
    US Space Force, Japan launch sensor to bolster space surveillance above Indo-Pacific
  4. Military Times ·
    US Space Force, Japan launch sensor to bolster space surveillance above Indo-Pacific
  5. Breaking Defense ·
    Japan launches second US military payload to monitor space above Indo-Pacific