Japan: JAXA Successfully Launches Next-Generation H3 Rocket Into Space 2

JAXA (The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) launched its new flagship H3 rocket into space in a second attempt on Saturday, February 17, and announced that it confirmed the rocket has reached orbit as planned. The H3 lifted off from the Tanegashima Space Center in the southwestern prefecture of Kagoshima at 9:22 a.m., JST.

(2)Irifune wins 1st Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon

(2)Irifune wins 1st Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon

OITA, Japan - Japan's Satoshi Irifune responds to spectators after winning his first Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon title on Feb. 6.

(1)Irifune wins 1st Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon

(1)Irifune wins 1st Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon

OITA, Japan - Japan's Satoshi Irifune hits the tape to win his first Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon title on Feb. 6. Irifune crossed the finish line at Oita municipal stadium in Oita, southwestern Japan, in 2 hours, 9 minutes, 58 seconds to put himself in good standing for a spot at the world championships this August in Helsinki.

(1)Irifune wins 1st Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon

(1)Irifune wins 1st Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon

OITA, Japan - Japan's Satoshi Irifune hits the tape to win his first Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon title on Feb. 6. Irifune crossed the finish line at Oita municipal stadium in Oita, southwestern Japan, in 2 hours, 9 minutes, 58 seconds to put himself in good standing for a spot at the world championships this August in Helsinki. (Kyodo)

(2)Irifune wins 1st Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon

(2)Irifune wins 1st Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon

OITA, Japan - Japan's Satoshi Irifune responds to spectators after winning his first Beppu-Oita Mainichi Marathon title on Feb. 6. (Kyodo)