Japan launches Earth observation satellite on new flagship H3 rocket

TOKYO, Japan: Japan successfully launched an upgraded Earth observation satellite, enhancing its capabilities for disaster response and security. The launch took place on July 1 using the country's new flagship H3 rocket.

The H3 No. 3 rocket took off from the Tanegashima Space Center on a southwestern Japanese island and released its payload into the targeted orbit approximately 16 minutes later. The Japan Aeros