TOKYO -- A Taiwanese startup launched a rocket from Hokkaido Spaceport (HOSPO) in July, the first time a foreign rocket has launched from Japan.
Northern island of Hokkaido offers geographic advantages

The VP01 rocket launches from Hokkaido Spaceport. Although the rocket did not reach space, the company still considers the launch a success. (Space Cotan)
TOKYO -- A Taiwanese startup launched a rocket from Hokkaido Spaceport (HOSPO) in July, the first time a foreign rocket has launched from Japan.