Tanegashima Space Center

X-ray observatory launched by Japan to study deep space

The satellite has been released from the upper stage of the H-2A rocket to begin a three-year mission.

Feb 21, 2016, 18:59 PM IST

Japan rocket launches its first commercial satellite

The launch of the H-IIA rocket was originally scheduled at 3:23 pm (0623 GMT), but was delayed by roughly 30 minutes.

Nov 24, 2015, 16:07 PM IST