On February 13, 2023, Japan launched the first test flight of its H3 rocket, a heavy-lift launch vehicle designed to deliver payloads into orbit around Earth. Unfortunately, the launch was aborted shortly after ignition due to an issue with one of the rocket’s first-stage engines. This marked the first time a major Japanese rocket has been aborted during launch.

Despite the setback, Japanese officials remain hopeful that the H3 rocket will become a major part of their space exploration efforts in the near future. The aerospace industry in Japan is rapidly expanding, and the H3 rocket will be a crucial component of Japan’s efforts to explore space and establish a stronger presence in the international space industry.

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source: Phys.org