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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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Japanese men win 1st Asian Games gold in beach volleyball

PUSAN, South Korea - Katsuhiro Shiratori (L) and Satoshi Watanabe celebrate after winning in straight sets over Indonesia's Agus Salim and Koko Prasetyo Darkuncoro to snare Japan's first Asian Games gold medal in men's beach volleyball at Haeundae Beach on Oct. 4. (Asian Games)

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Japanese men win 1st Asian Games gold in beach volleyball

PUSAN, South Korea - Katsuhiro Shiratori (L) and Satoshi Watanabe celebrate after winning in straight sets over Indonesia's Agus Salim and Koko Prasetyo Darkuncoro to snare Japan's first Asian Games gold medal in men's beach volleyball at Haeundae Beach on Oct. 4. (Asian Games) (Kyodo)