Japan H3 rocket fails, destruct command issued

Japan Launches H3 Rocket, Destroys It Over 2nd-Stage Failure

The failure of Japan’s new rocket series, already long delayed, was a setback for the country’s space program.

Japan's H3 rocket self-destructs following launch failure

Japan's H3 rocket fails to launch after encountering an issue with its stage two engine ignition

Japan launches H3 rocket, destroys it over 2nd-stage failure

TOKYO (AP) -- Japan's space agency intentionally destroyed a new H3 rocket minutes after its launch Tuesday because the ignition failed for the second stage of the country's first new rocket series in more than two decades. Coming three weeks after an aborted launch due to a separate glitch, the H3's failure was a setback for Japan's space program -- and possibly for its missile detection program -- and a disappointment for space fans who were r…

Japan forced to send self-destruct command to rocket after failed launch

The H3 rocket cost £1.22 billion to develop and is Japan's first new series in more than 22 years. It was carrying an Advanced Land Observation Satellite, which primarily observes Earth and collects data for disaster response and map making.

Tue. 9:09 a.m.: Japan launches H3 rocket, destroys it over 2nd-stage failure

TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s space agency intentionally destroyed a new H3 rocket minutes after its launch today because the ignition failed for the second stage of the country’s first new rocket series in more than two decades. Coming three weeks after an aborted launch due to a separate glitch, the H3’s failure was a setback for Japan’s space program — and possibly for its missile detection program — and a disappointment for space fans who were rootin…

Japan forced to blow up own space rocket during launch

Japan's space agency was forced to destroy its flagship H3 rocket minutes after blastoff due to an ignition failure, in a blow to the country's space endeavors.