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Failed the launch of a satellite in Japan
Tokyo, Japan - Destroyed 13 minutes after taking off
The control centre of Tanegashima spaceport (Japan) ordered the destruction of the booster rocket H-2a thirteen minutes after its launch, occurred at 1.33 pm local time, due to a fault in the control system of the rocket's trajectory. It seemed to be a perfect launch, but shortly after a propelling rocket at the second stage did not detach from the booster, compromising its trajectory. This was...
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 55780
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency