US Space Force and Japan launch new satellites to boost surveillance across the Pacific and further beyond

Quasi-Zenith Satellite 7 launches U.S. Space Domain Awareness payload.

• Japan has now launched the second U.S. surveillance payload under the program
• The payload will feed near-real-time orbital data to U.S. forces
• Mission Delta 2 will operate the American payload after deployment

The United States Space Force and Japan have completed a bilateral satellite launch meant to strengthen surveillance capabilities across the Pacific region and beyond.