Japan's latest version of flagship rocket unveiled at factory

NAGOYA, Japan - The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency unveils to media at a Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. factory in Tobishima, Aichi Prefecture, on Oct. 11 the latest version of its H-2A rocket to carry a satellite for resources exploration scheduled for launch sometime after next month. The H-2A launch vehicle No. 8 features more enhanced engine performance than previous rockets in the H-2A series, achieving better launch reliability.