Japan’s space agency has called off the launch of its eighth H3 rocket, which is carrying the Michibiki No. 5 satellite, following an emergency shutdown that took place moments before takeoff. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/17/japan/jaxa-launch-failure/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #jaxa #michibiki #rockets #kagoshima #satellites #space