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TOKYO (AP) Japan’s flagship H3 rocket has reached orbit and released two small observation satellites in a key second test following a failed debut launch last year, buoying hope for the country in the global space race. The H3 rocket blasted off from the Tanegashima Space Centre on time Saturday morning, two days after […] ....
Japan’s flagship H3 rocket has reached orbit and released two small observation satellites in a key second test following a failed debut launch last year, buoying hope for the country in the global space race. The H3 rocket blasted off from the Tanegashima Space Center on time Saturday morning, two days after its originally scheduled liftoff was delayed by bad weather. Te Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency says the rocket successfully reached orbit at an altitude of about 420 miles and released two satellites. The H3’s main missions are to secure independent access to space as international demand for satellite launches grows. ....
Japan successfully launched its new H3 flagship rocket on Saturday, putting its space programme back on track after multiple setbacks including the failure of the rocket's inaugural flight last year. ....