TOKYO -- The second attempt to launch Japan's H3 rocket failed minutes after liftoff on Tuesday, as its second-stage engine did not ignite and the nation's space agency ordered the space vehicle to self-destruct.
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Japan's H3 rocket fails in second attempted launch
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency says it is investigating cause
The H3 is the first update to Japan's launch vehicle in over 20 years. (Photo by Tomoki Mera)
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