TOKYO (AP) — The engine for a new flagship small Japanese rocket burst into flames Tuesday during a combustion test, causing no injury or damage to the outside but destroying the engine and ...

TOBISHIMA, Aichi Prefecture--Japan’s space agency and ... of our role as an alternative.” An H3 rocket successfully reached orbit and released two small observation satellites on Feb. 17 ...

Japan's flagship H-3 rocket reached orbit and released two small observation satellites in a key second test following a failed debut launch last year, buoying hope for the country in the global ...

Analysts had forecast the small rocket company would lose ... The company has signed a new eight-launch deal with Japan's iQPS satellite company. Rocket Lab also announced two new products ...