Japan postpones launch of flagship rocket’s second test flight due to weather

Japan’s space agency has postponed the launch of a second test flight of its new flagship H3 rocket because of bad weather forecast at the launch site (Kyodo News/AP)

Japan’s space agency has postponed the launch of a second test flight of its new flagship rocket H3 series planned for this week because of bad weather forecast at the launch site.

The delay comes as Japanese space officials scramble to ensure a successful lift-off, a year after the rocket’s failed debut flight.