Japan launches H3 rocket from Tanegashima Space Center, reaching target orbit with six small satellites for ocean observation and debris removal tech testing. JAXA says the rocket performed as planned after a two-day weather delay.
Japan launched an H3 rocket test vehicle from the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima prefecture on Friday. The H3 rocket No. 6 lifted off at around 9:54 a.m. local time, two days later than scheduled due to weather, and reached its target orbit about 15 minutes after launch, according to JAXA. It carried six small satellites for ocean observation and space debris removal technology testing.
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