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Japan successfully launches new H3 rocket with observation satellite
Japan successfully launches its new flagship H3 rocket carrying an Earth observation satellite from a space center on a southwestern island, in a boost to the country's space aspirations following the vehicle's failed debut last year.
3 rocket is expected to be used for observing disaster-hit areas and monitoring ground transformation caused by volcanic activity or an earthquake. The liquid-fuel H3 rocket was developed by JAXA and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. to serve as Japan's next-generation heavy-lift launch vehicle. Global competition has intensified since SpaceX of the United States, which boasts revolutionary technology and a strong track record in rocket launches, entered the market.
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