Japan achieves milestone with successful launch of H3 heavy-class rocket

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has successfully launched its heavy-class H3 rocket from the Tanegashima Space Centre in the southwestern Japan.

The launch had been postponed multiple times due to adverse weather conditions. The H3 is Japan's largest liquid-fueled rocket, designed to carry the Defence Ministry’s communication satellite into orbit, Caliber.Az reports, citing the message posted on the JAXA's website. 

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) was established through the merger of three organisations, namely, the Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS), the National Aerospace Laboratory of Japan (NAL), and the National Space Development Agency of Japan (NASDA).

As a key agency, JAXA plays a vital role in supporting the Japanese government's comprehensive aerospace development and utilisation efforts. This enables it to conduct integrated operations spanning from fundamental research and development to practical applications.

In 2013, to mark its 10th anniversary, JAXA introduced the corporate slogan "Explore to Realize" which encapsulates its management philosophy of leveraging space and aerial resources to foster a safe and prosperous society.

In April 2015, JAXA became a National Research and Development Agency, taking a significant step toward maximising its research and development contributions in alignment with the government’s vision for a national R&D agency.

By Naila Huseynova