Japan launches H3 rocket No. 6
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JAXA
Tanegashima Space Center, Japan
June 12, 2026
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Japan's H3 rocket No. 6 was launched from the Tanegashima Space Center on June 12, 2026. The launch aims to recover from previous failures.
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