Japan’s H3 Rocket Fails to Deploy Satellite in Multiple Launches
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Japan's H3 rocket experienced a second-stage failure during its seventh launch, resulting in the loss of the QZS-5 navigation satellite. The issue involved premature shutdown of the second stage engine, disrupting the planned orbit and leading to the satellite's likely reentry. This marks the second failure for the H3 rocket and impacts Japan's upcoming space missions, including a Mars moon exploration and an asteroid mission.
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