MINAMITANE, Japan -- The failure of Japan's H3 rocket on Tuesday in what was supposed to be its maiden launch marks a setback for plans to develop the country's space industry, to set up its own satellite navigation system and more.
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The control center instructed Japan's H3 rocket to self-destruct 10 minutes after the launch in the morning on March 7. © Kyodo
MINAMITANE, Japan -- The failure of Japan's H3 rocket on Tuesday in what was supposed to be its maiden launch marks a setback for plans to develop the country's space industry, to set up its own satellite navigation system and more.