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(Provisional translation)

Comment by Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi


[Concerning the Failure of the Launch of the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No.6 with the information gathering satellite #2 onboard]


The launch of the H-IIA Launch Vehicle No.6 with the information gathering satellite #2 onboard ended in failure.

The failure to launch the information gathering satellite #2 is truly regrettable given the current situation where Japan needs to bolster its ability to gather information which is necessary to reinforce its preparedness for natural disasters and ensure its security.

While immediately conducting a strict and thorough investigation into the failure of the launch, future approaches will be considered.


November 29, 2003
Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi