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Japan rocket launched: South Korean satellite in orbit

Tokyo, Japan - Orbit reached with full success: emotion and applause at Tanegashima base

The first Japanese commercial space launch has been a full success. Launched from the Tanegashima Space Center yesterday, the rocket reached orbit around two minutes later, placing its payload, which includes the South Korean KOMPSAT-3 satellite, the first programme's non-governmental customer. The event was followed by a host of journalists who literally besieged the Tanegashima Space Center 10...

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Rome, Italy, 05/18/2012 14:49
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