Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's launch of the QZS-5 satellite aboard the 8th H3 rocket failed due to a second stage engine shutdown, prompting the formation of a special investigation team.
Japan's manufacturing reputation is at stake as the test launch of the H3 Launch Vehicle, the country's next-generation space rocket, has been delayed due to bad weather. The rocket's production involves a five-story workshop in Aichi, known for its agricultural industry, where aluminum pipes for liquid oxygen and hydrogen are manufactured. The upcoming launch is a crucial second attempt following a failed launch last year that had a significant impact on Japan's manufacturing sector.