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Ultimate Japanese rocket lifted off yesterday

Tokyo, Japan - To escort two satellites

The third H-2A, the ultimate generation rocket made in Japan, successfully lifted off from the Tanegashima island (100 km far from Tokyo, editor's note) yesterday. The 57-meter long rocket departed with two satellites on board. After the first H-2A launch, carried out successfully on last August 2001, a second attempt has failed last February. (007)

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 33319
Rome, Italy, 09/11/2002 16:06
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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