Track QZS-2 (MICHIBIKI-2) live — orbit, position & pass times
QZS-2 (MICHIBIKI-2) is a navigation satellite broadcasting positioning signals, launched in 2017 and tracked in orbit ever since (NORAD 42738). 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 (~32,598–38,986 km, one lap every ~24 hours, inclination 39.4°). Too distant for naked-eye spotting, but easy to follow live in 3D.
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QZS-2 (MICHIBIKI-2) at a glance
- Category: navigation
- NORAD ID: 42738
- Launched: 2017
- Orbit altitude: 32,598 – 38,986 km
- Orbital period: ~24 hours
- Inclination: 39.4°
Can you see QZS-2 (MICHIBIKI-2) 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-2 (MICHIBIKI-2) orbit?
QZS-2 (MICHIBIKI-2) orbits between 32,598 and 38,986 km above Earth, completing an orbit every ~24 hours at an inclination of 39.4°. These values come from its current orbital elements and shift slightly over time.
Where is QZS-2 (MICHIBIKI-2) right now?
Open Cosmik's live satellite view and search "QZS-2 (MICHIBIKI-2)" — 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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