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.

S. Korea's Jang wins men's under-100kg judo event at Asian Games

S. Korea's Jang wins men's under-100kg judo event at Asian Games

DOHA, Qatar - Jang Sung Ho of South Korea (R) celebrates on the podium after winning the men's under-100 kilogram judo competition in the Asian Games in Doha on Dec. 2. At left is Japan's Satoshi Ishi, who won the silver.

S. Korea's Jang wins men's under-100kg judo event at Asian Games

S. Korea's Jang wins men's under-100kg judo event at Asian Games

DOHA, Qatar - Jang Sung Ho of South Korea (R) reacts after beating Japan's Satoshi Ishi in their final of the men's under-100 kilogram judo competition in the Asian Games in Doha on Dec. 2.

S. Korea's Jang wins men's under-100kg judo event at Asian Games

S. Korea's Jang wins men's under-100kg judo event at Asian Games

DOHA, Qatar - Jang Sung Ho of South Korea celebrates after beating Japan's Satoshi Ishi in the final of the mens' under-100 kilogram judo competition in the Asian Games in Doha on Dec. 2.

S. Korea's Jang wins men's under-100kg judo event at Asian Games

S. Korea's Jang wins men's under-100kg judo event at Asian Games

DOHA, Qatar - Jang Sung Ho of South Korea (R) reacts after beating Japan's Satoshi Ishi in their final of the men's under-100 kilogram judo competition in the Asian Games in Doha on Dec. 2. (Kyodo)

S. Korea's Jang wins men's under-100kg judo event at Asian Games

S. Korea's Jang wins men's under-100kg judo event at Asian Games

DOHA, Qatar - Jang Sung Ho of South Korea (R) celebrates on the podium after winning the men's under-100 kilogram judo competition in the Asian Games in Doha on Dec. 2. At left is Japan's Satoshi Ishi, who won the silver. (Kyodo)

S. Korea's Jang wins men's under-100kg judo event at Asian Games

S. Korea's Jang wins men's under-100kg judo event at Asian Games

DOHA, Qatar - Jang Sung Ho of South Korea celebrates after beating Japan's Satoshi Ishi in the final of the mens' under-100 kilogram judo competition in the Asian Games in Doha on Dec. 2. (Kyodo)