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[Breaking News]Japan H3 rocket mission fails

MINAMITANE, Japan, Dec. 22 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Dec. 22, 2025, shows a Japanese H3 rocket lifting off from Tanegashima Space Center in Minamitane in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, with a Michibiki No. 5 satellite in its payload. The rocket failed to place the satellite into orbit after its second-stage engine prematurely cut off shortly after liftoff. (Kyodo)

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Japan H3 rocket mission fails

Photo taken on Dec. 22, 2025, shows smoke billowing from the Japanese H3 rocket carrying the Michibiki No. 5 satellite after liftoff from the Tanegashima Space Center in Minamitane in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan. The rocket failed to place the satellite into orbit after its second-stage engine prematurely cut off shortly after liftoff.

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Japan H3 rocket mission fails

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Dec. 22, 2025, shows a Japanese H3 rocket lifting off from Tanegashima Space Center in Minamitane in Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan, with a Michibiki No. 5 satellite in its payload. The rocket failed to place the satellite into orbit after its second-stage engine prematurely cut off shortly after liftoff.

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2nd-stage university entrance exams in Japan

The University of Tokyo's entrance examination is held at a campus in Tokyo on Feb. 25, 2025. Second-stage entrance examinations began at state and other public universities across Japan the same day.

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2nd-stage university entrance exams in Japan

Test-takers head for the venue of an entrance examination for the University of Tokyo at a campus in Tokyo on Feb. 25, 2025. Second-stage entrance examinations began at state and other public universities across Japan the same day.

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2nd-stage university entrance exams in Japan

Test-takers head for the venue of an entrance examination for the University of Tokyo at a campus in Tokyo on Feb. 25, 2025. Second-stage entrance examinations began at state and other public universities across Japan the same day.

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2nd-stage university entrance exams in Japan

The University of Tokyo's entrance examination is held at a campus in Tokyo on Feb. 25, 2025. Second-stage entrance examinations began at state and other public universities across Japan the same day.

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2nd-stage university entrance exams in Japan

The University of Tokyo's entrance examination is held at a campus in Tokyo on Feb. 25, 2025. Second-stage entrance examinations began at state and other public universities across Japan the same day.

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2nd-stage university entrance exams in Japan

Test-takers head for the venue of an entrance examination for the University of Tokyo at a campus in Tokyo on Feb. 25, 2025. Second-stage entrance examinations began at state and other public universities across Japan the same day.

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Blood donation in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 14, 2024 - A donor holds a squeeze ball during the Donate Blood - Save Life annual national charity campaign that promotes blood donorship and helps road accident victims during the second stage of the Road Safety Week, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Blood donation in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 14, 2024 - People donate blood during the Donate Blood - Save Life annual national charity campaign that promotes blood donorship and helps road accident victims during the second stage of the Road Safety Week, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Blood donation in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 14, 2024 - Test tubes with blood samples are pictured during the Donate Blood - Save Life annual national charity campaign that promotes blood donorship and helps road accident victims during the second stage of the Road Safety Week, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Blood donation in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 14, 2024 - People donate blood during the Donate Blood - Save Life annual national charity campaign that promotes blood donorship and helps road accident victims during the second stage of the Road Safety Week, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Blood donation in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 14, 2024 - People donate blood during the Donate Blood - Save Life annual national charity campaign that promotes blood donorship and helps road accident victims during the second stage of the Road Safety Week, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Blood donation in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 14, 2024 - People donate blood during the Donate Blood - Save Life annual national charity campaign that promotes blood donorship and helps road accident victims during the second stage of the Road Safety Week, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Blood donation in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 14, 2024 - A healthcare worker is reflected in the glass during the Donate Blood - Save Life annual national charity campaign that promotes blood donorship and helps road accident victims during the second stage of the Road Safety Week, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Blood donation in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 14, 2024 - A donor holds a squeeze ball during the Donate Blood - Save Life annual national charity campaign that promotes blood donorship and helps road accident victims during the second stage of the Road Safety Week, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Blood donation in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 14, 2024 - A healthcare provider works during the Donate Blood - Save Life annual national charity campaign that promotes blood donorship and helps road accident victims during the second stage of the Road Safety Week, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Blood donation in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 14, 2024 - The pathogen reduction of platelets takes place during the Donate Blood - Save Life annual national charity campaign that promotes blood donorship and helps road accident victims during the second stage of the Road Safety Week, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Blood donation in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 14, 2024 - People donate blood during the Donate Blood - Save Life annual national charity campaign that promotes blood donorship and helps road accident victims during the second stage of the Road Safety Week, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Blood donation in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 14, 2024 - People donate blood during the Donate Blood - Save Life annual national charity campaign that promotes blood donorship and helps road accident victims during the second stage of the Road Safety Week, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Tour De France race - Stage 2 - Finish

MARC SOLER after the second stage of the tour the France 2024 in Bologna during Stage 2 - Finish, Tour De France race in Bologna, Italy, June 30 2024

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Tour De France race - Stage 2 - Finish

Riders after the second stage of the tour de france 2024 in Bologna during Stage 2 - Finish, Tour De France race in Bologna, Italy, June 30 2024

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Tour De France race - Stage 2 - Finish

Giulio Ciccone in action during the second stage of the tour the France 2024 in Bologna during Stage 2 - Finish, Tour De France race in Bologna, Italy, June 30 2024

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Tour De France race - Stage 2 - Finish

VAUQUELIN Kevin (team Arkea) celebrating his victory of the second stage of the Tour de France 2024 in Bologna (italy) during Stage 2 - Finish, Tour De France race in Bologna, Italy, June 30 2024

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Tour De France race - Stage 2 - Finish

Tadej Pogacar celebrating yellow jersey after the second stage of the tour the France 2024 in Bologna jersey after the second stage of the tour the France 2024 in Bologna jersey after the second stage of the tour the France 2024 in Bologna during Stage 2 - Finish, Tour De France race in Bologna, Italy, June 30 2024

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Tour De France race - Stage 2 - Finish

Tadej Pogacar celebrating yellow jersey after the second stage of the tour the France 2024 in Bologna jersey after the second stage of the tour the France 2024 in Bologna during Stage 2 - Finish, Tour De France race in Bologna, Italy, June 30 2024

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Tour De France race - Stage 2 - Finish

Marion Rousse portrait after the second stage of the tour de france 2024 in bologna during Stage 2 - Finish, Tour De France race in Bologna, Italy, June 30 2024

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Tour De France race - Stage 2 - Finish

Marion Rousse portrait after the second stage of the tour de france 2024 in bologna during Stage 2 - Finish, Tour De France race in Bologna, Italy, June 30 2024

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Tour De France race - Stage 2 - Finish

Tadej Pogacar celebrating yellow jersey after the second stage of the tour the France 2024 in Bologna jersey after the second stage of the tour the France 2024 in Bologna jersey after the second stage of the tour the France 2024 in Bologna jersey after the second stage of the tour the France 2024 in Bologna during Stage 2 - Finish, Tour De France race in Bologna, Italy, June 30 2024

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Tour De France race - Stage 2 - Finish

VAUQUELIN Kevin (team Arkea) smilie portrait after his victory of the second stage of the Tour de France 2024 in Bologna (italy) during Stage 2 - Finish, Tour De France race in Bologna, Italy, June 30 2024

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Tour De France race - Stage 2 - Finish

JONAS VINGEGAARD portrait after the second stage of the tour the France 2024 in Bologna during Stage 2 - Finish, Tour De France race in Bologna, Italy, June 30 2024

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Tour De France race - Stage 2 - Finish

Tadej Pogacar portrait after the second stage of the tour the France 2024 in Bologna during Stage 2 - Finish, Tour De France race in Bologna, Italy, June 30 2024

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Tour De France race - Stage 2 - Finish

VAUQUELIN Kevin (team Arkea) celebrating his victory of the second stage of the Tour de France 2024 in Bologna (italy) during Stage 2 - Finish, Tour De France race in Bologna, Italy, June 30 2024

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Tour De France race - Stage 2 - Finish

JONAS VINGEGAARD after the second stage of the tour the France 2024 in Bologna during Stage 2 - Finish, Tour De France race in Bologna, Italy, June 30 2024

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Tour De France race - Stage 2 - Finish

Tadej Pogacar portrait after the second stage of the tour the France 2024 in Bologna during Stage 2 - Finish, Tour De France race in Bologna, Italy, June 30 2024

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Tour De France race - Stage 2 - Finish

VAUQUELIN Kevin (team Arkea) celebrating his victory of the second stage of the Tour de France 2024 in Bologna (italy) during Stage 2 - Finish, Tour De France race in Bologna, Italy, June 30 2024

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Tour De France race - Stage 2 - Finish

Mark Cavendish in action during the second stage of the tour de Fracne 2024 in Bologna during Stage 2 - Finish, Tour De France race in Bologna, Italy, June 30 2024

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Tour De France race - Stage 2 - Finish

Riders in action during the second stage of the tour de france 2024 in Bologna during Stage 2 - Finish, Tour De France race in Bologna, Italy, June 30 2024

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Tour De France race - Stage 2 - Finish

ALEX ARANBURU (Team Moviestar) in action durign the second stage of the Tour de France 2024 in Bologna during Stage 2 - Finish, Tour De France race in Bologna, Italy, June 30 2024

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Tour De France race - Stage 2 - Finish

Riders in action during the second stage of the tour de france 2024 in Bologna during Stage 2 - Finish, Tour De France race in Bologna, Italy, June 30 2024

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Tour De France race - Stage 2 - Finish

Riders in action during the second stage of the tour de france 2024 in Bologna during Stage 2 - Finish, Tour De France race in Bologna, Italy, June 30 2024

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Tour De France race - Stage 2 - Finish

FRANK VAN DEN BROEK in green jersey in action during the second stage of the tour de france 2024 in Bologna during Stage 2 - Finish, Tour De France race in Bologna, Italy, June 30 2024

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Tour De France race - Stage 2 - Finish

JONAS ABRAHAMSEN in action during the second stage of the tour de france 2024 during Stage 2 - Finish, Tour De France race in Bologna, Italy, June 30 2024

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Tour De France race - Stage 2 - Finish

The group of the top riders in action during the second stage of the tour de france 2024 in Bologna during Stage 2 - Finish, Tour De France race in Bologna, Italy, June 30 2024

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Tour De France race - Stage 2 - Finish

VAUQUELIN Kevin (team Arkea) in action during the second stage of the Tour de France 2024 in Bologna (italy) during Stage 2 - Finish, Tour De France race in Bologna, Italy, June 30 2024

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Tour De France race - Stage 2 - Finish

FERNANDO GAVIRIA (Team Moviestar) during the second stage of tour de france in Bologna during Stage 2 - Finish, Tour De France race in Bologna, Italy, June 30 2024

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Tour De France race - Stage 2 - Finish

BOLOGNA WAITING THE ARRIVE OF THE SECOND STAGE OF TOUR DE FRANCE 2024 during Stage 2 - Finish, Tour De France race in Bologna, Italy, June 30 2024

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Tour De France race - Stage 2 - Finish

Victor Campenaerts durign second stage of the tour de france 2024 in bologna during Stage 2 - Finish, Tour De France race in Bologna, Italy, June 30 2024

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Tour De France race - Stage 2 - Finish

WILCO KELDERMAN (TEAM VISMA LEASE A BIKE) during the second stage of tour de france in Bologna during Stage 2 - Finish, Tour De France race in Bologna, Italy, June 30 2024