Camui rocket undergoes flight test in Hokkaido

SAPPORO, Japan - Preparations are underway for the small rocket system Camui in the town of Taiki, Hokkaido, on March 15. On March 16, the Camui underwent a flight experiment as part of joint research by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency and Hokkaido University for an ejector rocket engine.

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