Japan launches H3 rocket in 1st domestic liquid-only mission (opens original article in a new tab)

Japan successfully launched the H3 rocket, its first liquid-fuel-only mission, from Tanegashima Space Center, deploying six small satellites into orbit.

• Japan launched H3 rocket No. 6 with liquid-fuel engines for the first time.
• The rocket carried six small satellites, including ocean observation and space debris removal technology tests.
• The launch was delayed due to weather and previous engine issues.