It was the 48th launch of Japan's flagship launch vehicle since
2001, bringing the success rate of the rocket, developed by
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA), to 97.92%.
Japan plans to retire H-IIA after two more launches and replace
it with H3, but has been struggling with the transition after
JAXA's first test launch failed in March last year. The H3's
second test launch is slated for Feb. 15.
(Reporting by Kantaro Komiya; Editing by Chang-Ran Kim)
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