The Japanese space agency, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), deliberately destroyed the H3 rocket just minutes after its launch on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. This critical decision was made because the ignition failed for the second stage. This brings a setback for Japan’s space program, and probably for its missile detection program too. It was also a disappointment for space fans who were supporting Tuesday’s retrial. The launch vehicle was carrying an Advanced Land Observation Satellite, or ALOS-3, whose function was primarily Earth observation and data collection for disaster response and mapmaking. The rocket was also carrying an experimental … Continue reading Japan’s Space Program Faces Setback As Rocket Is Destroyed By Officials Moments After Launch