Michibiki launched from Tanegashima Space Center

Michibiki launched from Tanegashima Space Center

TANEGASHIMA, Japan - The H2A Launch Vehicle No. 18 with the first quasi-zenith satellite Michibiki aboard is launched into space from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima Prefecture on Sept. 11, 2010. (Kyodo)

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