Japan to Make Third Attempt at Launching H3 Rocket in February
- Flagship rocket set to take off from southern Japan on Feb. 15
- JAXA hopes to compete with SpaceX’s Falcon 9 reusable rocket
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Japan plans to launch its flagship H3 rocket in February following two failed attempts to inaugurate the craft during what was a woeful 2023 marred by costly missteps and major setbacks.
The H3 rocket should now take off between 9:20 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. local time on Feb. 15 from the Tanegashima Space Center in southern Japan, although the exact launch window is subject to change due to weather conditions and won’t be finalized until two days prior, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) said Thursday.