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Japan successfully launched the H-3 rocket, which carried the Michibiki No. 6 satellite, as part of its efforts to enhance its positioning system. This satellite is crucial for Japan’s version of the U.S. Global Positioning System (GPS), providing high-precision location data with centimeter-level accuracy. The launch was conducted by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture. Japan is aiming to have a full fleet of Michibiki satellites in operation to achieve greater self-sufficiency in its navigation systems and reduce reliance on external GPS sources.