H3 rocket
Coverage of H3 rocket in the Nexus archive.
- Japan’s space agency conducts first test flight for experimental reusable rocket
Japan’s space agency, JAXA, successfully conducted the first test flight of its experimental reusable rocket, RV-X, which took off, hovered, moved horizontally, and landed safely in a less-than-one-minute flight. The test aims to develop cost-effective technology to compete with SpaceX and advance Japan’s space capabilities.
- Japan's H3 rocket bounces back from failure with successful return to flight launch carrying 6 satellites
Japan's H3 rocket successfully returned to flight after a previous failure, launching six satellites. The mission marks a recovery from an earlier setback.
- Japan’s struggling flagship H3 rocket returns to flight with the debut of a low-cost variant
Japan's H3 rocket has resumed flights with the debut of a new low-cost variant. The launch marks a return to flight for the struggling flagship rocket. The variant aims to offer a more cost-effective option.
- Japanese rocket part came unglued, leading to mission failure
A Japanese satellite launch using the H3 rocket failed in December 2025 due to a component weakening from a temperature variation. JAXA attributed the failure to a manufacturing process that inadequately considered adhesive properties.