Japan launches military communications satellite on 4th flight of H3 rocket (video)
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HELSINKI — Japan launched the Kirameki 3 communications satellite for defense purposes early Monday with the fourth flight of the H3 rocket. The Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) H3 rocket lifted
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Japan successfully launched a defense satellite into space on Monday using the new H3 rocket. The launch, which was postponed several times due to technical problems and bad weather, is intended to gather information and strengthen Japan's military presence in the face of growing tensions in the region.
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日本新型运载火箭H3的4号机4日下午从鹿儿岛县升空，火箭搭载一枚日本防卫省（相当于国防部）的X波段防卫通信卫星，卫星在火箭升空约30分钟后进入预定轨道，声明发射成功。
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