H3 rocket

An aerial view shows a second test model of H3 rocket lift off from the launching pad at Tanegashima Space Center on the southwestern island of Tanegashima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan February 17, 2024, in this photo taken by Kyodo. Mandatory credit Kyodo via REUTERS
Asia

Japan successfully launches new H3 rocket after failure last year

The rocket has released one micro-satellite, is due to release another, and then about two hours after liftoff will release a dummy satellite

An H3 rocket carrying a land observation satellite lifts off from the launching pad at Tanegashima Space Center on the southwestern island of Tanegashima, Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan March 7, 2023, in this photo taken by Kyodo. Mandatory credit Kyodo via REUTERS
World+Biz

Japan destroys new rocket in space after second-stage engine failure