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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.

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Hirao wins silver in equestrian individual jumping

INCHEON, South Korea - Photo taken on Sept. 30, 2014, in Incheon, South Korea, shows Japan's Satoshi Hirao, who won the silver in equestrian individual jumping at the Asian Games.

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Hirao wins silver in equestrian individual jumping

INCHEON, South Korea - Photo taken on Sept. 30, 2014, in Incheon, South Korea, shows Japan's Satoshi Hirao, who won the silver in equestrian individual jumping at the Asian Games. (Kyodo)