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H3 launches ALOS-4 advanced Earth observation satellite

Japan’s H3 rocket successfully launched an Earth observation satellite Sunday on its third flight.

by Andrew Jones July 1, 2024July 1, 2024

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Launch providers look for competitive advantages in era of transition

by Jeff Foust March 20, 2024March 20, 2024

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H3 reaches orbit on second launch

by Jeff Foust February 16, 2024February 17, 2024

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Japan launches IGS-Optical 8 reconnaissance satellite

by Andrew Jones January 12, 2024January 12, 2024

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Japanese Mars mission launch delayed to 2026

by Jeff Foust January 11, 2024January 11, 2024

Second H3 launch planned for February

by Jeff Foust December 28, 2023December 28, 2023

Kuiper launch companies say they can meet Amazon’s schedule

by Jeff Foust September 12, 2023September 12, 2023

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H3 failure could delay Japanese science missions

by Jeff Foust March 29, 2023March 29, 2023

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Japan’s H3 rocket launch fails after second stage malfunction

by Park Si-soo March 7, 2023March 7, 2023

H3 rocket stands on the launch pad at Tanegashima Space Center, Feb. 16, in this image taken from YouTube.

Japan aborts H3 launch moments before liftoff

by Park Si-soo February 17, 2023February 22, 2023