Japan's flagship H3 Rocket Successfully Reaches Orbit Written 20 February 2024
Japan Successfully Launches H3 Rocket, 17 February 2024. | Credit: Firstpost; YouTube; framegrab
CBS News reports "Japan's flagship H3 rocket 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 report adds that "the launch is a boost for Japan's space program following a recent streak of successes, including a historic precision touchdown on the moon of an unmanned spacecraft last month."
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Japan Successfully Launches H3 Rocket, 17 February 2024
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