"Japan's H3 Rocket Successfully Reaches Orbit on Second Launch"

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"Japan's H3 Rocket Successfully Reaches Orbit on Second Launch"
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Japan's flagship H3 rocket successfully reached orbit and released two small observation satellites in its second test following a failed debut launch last year, marking a significant achievement for the country's space program. The launch is a crucial step in Japan's efforts to secure independent access to space and be competitive in the global satellite launch market. The successful mission comes after a recent streak of space successes for Japan, including a historic precision moon landing.

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