Japan’s third attempt at putting its Michibiki No. 5 satellite into orbit ended in failure after the second-stage engine of the H3 rocket carrying it stopped burning earlier than scheduled. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/22/japan/science-health/h3-rocket-launch-fails/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #sciencehealth #jaxa #rockets #michibiki #satellites #space