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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-1 Array
QZS-1 Array
QZS-1 retroreflector array
QZS-1 satellite

QZS-2, -3 and -4 array images (Courtesy of Cabinet Office, Government of Japan)

QZS-2 and -3 Arrays
QZS-2 and -3 array
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

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