QZSS: Reflector Information
RetroReflector Array (RRA) Characteristics:
The QZSS array is a planar array consisting of 56 retroreflectors; the array is of a similar configuration as used on the ETS-8 satellite.
QZS-1 array images (Courtesy of JAXA)
QZS-2, -3 and -4 array images (Courtesy of Cabinet Office, Government of Japan)
QZSS Retroreflector array information:
Satellite |
LRA |
QZS-1 |
MSR RRA section |
QZS-2 |
MSR - LRA identical to QZS-1 |
QZS-3 |
MSR - LRA identical to QZS-1 |
QZS-4 |
MSR - LRA identical to QZS-1 |
QZSS Mission Support Request Forms:
QZS-1: February 2008, February 2017 update
QZS-2: May 2017
QZS-3: July 2017
QZS-4: October 2017
Additional Information:
Web sites:
- Cabinet Office, Government of Japan websites:
Documents:
- Cabinet Office, Government of Japan satellite information: