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H3 Rocket Failure Disrupts Timeline for ‘Japanese GPS’

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By Shiyori Iwase and Takako Sasamoto / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writers

16:44 JST, December 23, 2025

The failed launch on Monday of an H3 rocket, which was carrying the Michibiki No. 5 satellite, is a setback for Japan’s attempt to establish its own high-precision satellite positioning network.

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