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The space agency said the self-destruct signal was sent after it became clear that the rocket could not complete its mission. Reuters

An aerial view shows an H3 rocket carrying a land observation satellite lift off from the launching pad at Tanegashima Space Center on the southwestern island of Tanegashima, Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan March 7, 2023, in this photo taken by Kyodo. Mandatory credit Kyodo via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. JAPAN OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN JAPAN

Japan's space agency ordered the rocket to self-destruct minutes after launch. EPA

The self-destruct command came after one of the second-stage engines failed to ignite. Reuters

The failed attempt, which follows an aborted launch last month, represents a big blow to Japan's space agency. EPA

The space agency said the self-destruct signal was sent after it became clear that the rocket could not complete its mission. Reuters

An aerial view shows an H3 rocket carrying a land observation satellite lift off from the launching pad at Tanegashima Space Center on the southwestern island of Tanegashima, Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan March 7, 2023, in this photo taken by Kyodo. Mandatory credit Kyodo via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. MANDATORY CREDIT. JAPAN OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN JAPAN

Japan's space agency ordered the rocket to self-destruct minutes after launch. EPA

The self-destruct command came after one of the second-stage engines failed to ignite. Reuters

The failed attempt, which follows an aborted launch last month, represents a big blow to Japan's space agency. EPA

The space agency said the self-destruct signal was sent after it became clear that the rocket could not complete its mission. Reuters

Japan destroys new H3 rocket after lift-off as second-stage engine fails

Country's space agency sent a self-destruct signal after deciding that the mission could not be completed

The National

March 07, 2023

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