Stars aligning for space industry 2012/1/23号 P1

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Japan’s rocket, satellite makers have chance to shine as emerging nations look skyward
When a Japanese H-ⅡA rocket rose to the heavens Dec. 12, it was carrying more than its payload. It was also lifting Japan’s hopes for competing in the international space business.
With the launch, the H-ⅡA achieved a 95% success rate over 20 liftoffs, which is considered the international standard for a reliable rocket. …