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Japan releases military interactions satellite on 4th flight of H3 rocket

Japan releases military interactions satellite on 4th flight of H3 rocket

Science and Nature
Japan's brand-new H3 rocket flew for the 4th time ever on Monday early morning (Nov. 4).The H3 introduced Kirameki 3, a military interactions satellite likewise called DSN-3, from Tanegashima Space Center on Monday at 1:48 a.m. EST (0548 GMT; 3:48 p.m. regional Japan time).The flight was obviously a success: Kirameki 3 released at about 29 minutes after liftoff as prepared, generating cheers and handshakes in objective control, as seen in the launch webcast by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).A Japanese H3 rocket introduces the Kirameki 3 military interactions satellite from Tanegashima Space Center on Nov. 4, 2024. (Image credit: JAXA)The two-stage H3 is Japan's brand-new workhorse medium-lift rocket, the follower to the H-2A, which will retire after more than 20 years of ser...
Johnson Space Center Ignites STEM Passion at Houston’s Japan Festival

Johnson Space Center Ignites STEM Passion at Houston’s Japan Festival

Science and Nature
Sumer LogginsSep 17, 2024 From Sept. 6-7, 2024, NASA's Johnson Space Center brought the enjoyment of area expedition to the yearly Japan Festival at Hermann Park in Houston. The dynamic cultural occasion included standard food, dance, martial arts, and more, while Johnson's cubicle brought in guests with interactive area shows and STEM (science, innovation, engineering, and mathematics) activities. Johnson staff members passed along info about High School Aerospace Scholars (HAS), a NASA-unique program offering Texas high school juniors a chance to check out STEM fields. The program starts with an online course and, for leading entertainers, culminates in an on-site summertime experience at Johnson, where trainees can gain from NASA researchers and engineers. Program graduates might lik...