H2A rocket sends Japanese reconnaissance satellite into orbit

An H2A liquid-fuel rocket sent an information-gathering satellite into orbit Thursday following its launch from a southwestern Japan island, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. said. Rocket No. 49's successful mission from the space center on Tanegashima Island, Kagoshima Prefecture, followed two postponements due to unfavorable weather. More

(Source: Kyodo News - Sep 27)