Japan's H3 rocket successfully launches with six satellites

The Japanese H3 rocket, a flagship of the nation's space program, achieved a successful launch on Friday, June 12, carrying six small satellites. Japan's aerospace exploration agency, JAXA, broadcast live images of the event. Approximately six minutes after liftoff, JAXA confirmed that "the combustion of the second stage, control, and trajectory are all normal," according to its YouTube live stream. The ultracompact satellites on board were developed by various universities and companies, marking a significant step for Japan's independent space capabilities. This launch follows previous attempts and aims to solidify the H3's reliability as a next-generation launch vehicle. Sources: Le Monde