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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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Poonsawat defends WBA super bantamweight title

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese challenger Satoshi Hosono (L) punches WBA super bantamweight champion Poonsawat Kratiengdaeng of Thailand during the second round of their bout at Tokyo Big Sight on Jan. 11, 2010.

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Poonsawat defends WBA super bantamweight title

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese challenger Satoshi Hosono appears dejected after being beaten by WBA super bantamweight champion Poonsawat Kratiengdaeng (back) of Thailand at Tokyo Big Sight on Jan. 11, 2010.

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Poonsawat defends WBA super bantamweight title

TOKYO, Japan - WBA super bantamweight champion Poonsawat Kratiengdaeng (R) of Thailand lands a punch to the face of Japanese challenger Satoshi Hosono during the sixth round of their bout at Tokyo Big Sight on Jan. 11, 2010. Hosono lost by a decision to the champion.

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Poonsawat defends WBA super bantamweight title

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese challenger Satoshi Hosono appears dejected after being beaten by WBA super bantamweight champion Poonsawat Kratiengdaeng (back) of Thailand at Tokyo Big Sight on Jan. 11, 2010. (Kyodo)

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Poonsawat defends WBA super bantamweight title

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese challenger Satoshi Hosono (L) punches WBA super bantamweight champion Poonsawat Kratiengdaeng of Thailand during the second round of their bout at Tokyo Big Sight on Jan. 11, 2010. (Kyodo)

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Poonsawat defends WBA super bantamweight title

TOKYO, Japan - WBA super bantamweight champion Poonsawat Kratiengdaeng (R) of Thailand lands a punch to the face of Japanese challenger Satoshi Hosono during the sixth round of their bout at Tokyo Big Sight on Jan. 11, 2010. Hosono lost by a decision to the champion. (Kyodo)