The space agency said the self-destruct signal was sent after it became clear that the rocket could not complete its mission. Reuters
An aerial view shows an H3 rocket carrying a land observation satellite lift off from the launching pad at Tanegashima Space Center on the southwestern island of Tanegashima, Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan March 7, 2023, in this photo taken by Kyodo. Mandatory credit Kyodo via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. JAPAN OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN JAPAN
Japan's space agency ordered the rocket to self-destruct minutes after launch. EPA
The self-destruct command came after one of the second-stage engines failed to ignite. Reuters
The failed attempt, which follows an aborted launch last month, represents a big blow to Japan's space agency. EPA
The space agency said the self-destruct signal was sent after it became clear that the rocket could not complete its mission. Reuters
An aerial view shows an H3 rocket carrying a land observation satellite lift off from the launching pad at Tanegashima Space Center on the southwestern island of Tanegashima, Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan March 7, 2023, in this photo taken by Kyodo. Mandatory credit Kyodo via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. JAPAN OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN JAPAN
Japan's space agency ordered the rocket to self-destruct minutes after launch. EPA
The self-destruct command came after one of the second-stage engines failed to ignite. Reuters
The failed attempt, which follows an aborted launch last month, represents a big blow to Japan's space agency. EPA
The space agency said the self-destruct signal was sent after it became clear that the rocket could not complete its mission. Reuters