Japan puts successor to aging GPS-improving satellite into orbit

Japan successfully launched into orbit on Tuesday a replacement for its aging first-ever quasi-zenith satellite, which has been working to provide accurate global positioning data for services such as autonomous driving cars and drones.The new satellite produced by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. will replace the Michibiki No. 1 satellite, which was launched in 2010 and has reached the end of its design life.The new satellite will work with three previously launched Michibiki satellites and complement the existing U.S. satellite network.An H-2A rocket carrying the satellite lifted off at 1…READ FULL ARTICLE