Track QZS-1R (MICHIBIKI-1R) live — orbit, position & pass times
QZS-1R (MICHIBIKI-1R) is a navigation satellite broadcasting positioning signals, launched in 2021 and tracked in orbit ever since (NORAD 49336). Cosmik shows its live position in real-time 3D, computed in your browser from current orbital data — free, no login.
It orbits in the medium-Earth range (~32,618–38,985 km, one lap every ~24 hours, inclination 37.5°). Too distant for naked-eye spotting, but easy to follow live in 3D.
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QZS-1R (MICHIBIKI-1R) at a glance
- Category: navigation
- NORAD ID: 49336
- Launched: 2021
- Orbit altitude: 32,618 – 38,985 km
- Orbital period: ~24 hours
- Inclination: 37.5°
Can you see QZS-1R (MICHIBIKI-1R) with the naked eye?
Not with the naked eye at that distance — but its slow, stately orbit is easy to follow live in Cosmik's 3D view.
Frequently asked questions
How high does QZS-1R (MICHIBIKI-1R) orbit?
QZS-1R (MICHIBIKI-1R) orbits between 32,618 and 38,985 km above Earth, completing an orbit every ~24 hours at an inclination of 37.5°. These values come from its current orbital elements and shift slightly over time.
Where is QZS-1R (MICHIBIKI-1R) right now?
Open Cosmik's live satellite view and search "QZS-1R (MICHIBIKI-1R)" — its position is propagated in real time from the latest published orbital data, so you see exactly where it is this second, plus its ground track and upcoming passes.
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