In Japan, for the first time in 29 years, the launch of the rocket failed - H3 rocket failed to break away from the launch pad.

Live broadcast on YouTube channel of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is suspended, but experts reported on the normal operation of the main engine of the launch vehicle.

The gas pedals did not start work in due time - the cause of the incident is being investigated, the launch was postponed.

The rocket H3 is a representative of the new generation of heavy rockets, which are designed to deliver into space cargoes from four to six and a half tons. Previously, the launch of the rocket was postponed several times due to unsuitable weather conditions.