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Japan's H3 rocket engine shuts down after launch
By Xinhua Published: Dec 22, 2025 10:44 AM
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency launched an H3 rocket on Monday morning, but the second-stage engine ceased combustion prematurely.Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency launched an H3 rocket on Monday morning, but the second-stage engine ceased combustion prematurely.