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Japan postpone rocket launch
Japan's National Space Development Agency says it's postponed by 24 hours the launch of a homemade H-2A, its new mainstay rocket, for fear of strong winds.
The second prototype of the rocket had been set to lift off earlier today from the space centre on Tanegashima, an islet off Kyushu Island in southern Japan.
An agency spokeswoman says the launch has been rescheduled for Monday, as the weather is improving and expected to be favourable.
The prototype of the rocket made its maiden flight in August, boosting the agency's plans for a share of the market for commercial satellite launches dominated by the United States and Europe.
The launch of a third prototype is planned this year.
3/02/2002 5:40:58 PM | ABC Radio Australia News
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