Japan’s flagship H3 rocket lifts off smoothly, six satellites deployed as space agency celebrates success (opens original article in a new tab)

Japan's space agency successfully launched its H3 rocket, deploying six satellites, following a previous failure, as it aims to boost international competitiveness in the rocket industry.

• Japan's H3 rocket successfully launched six satellites after a previous failure
• Jaxa aims to increase launch frequency to eight per year
• H3 rocket is designed for high flexibility, reliability, and cost performance
• Japan's space agency achieved a soft landing on the Moon in 2024