Japan Launches Small Epsilon 5 Rocket Carrying Nine Satellites

Japan successfully launched a small Epsilon 5 rocket carrying nine satellites. The launch took place at the Uchinoura Space Center in Kagoshima's southwestern region and was aired live by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). Reportedly, private corporations and businesses built the nine satellites. The launch had already been rescheduled three times due to technical issues and inclement weather.