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Japan Destroys Flagship H3 Rocket After It Fails On Launch

Japan destroyed its flagship H3 rocket after its second launch failed due to engine failure Tuesday.

Japan's Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) sent a self-destruct command to the H3 Launch Vehicle when its second-stage engine failed just 15 minutes after lift-off from the Tanegashima Space Center in southern Japan.

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by Joji Xavier

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