Japan launches H-IIA rocket, contributes to space tech
Last Updated : Dec 15 2015 | 5:34 PM IST
Tokyo, Dec. 15 (ANI): Mitsubishi Heavy Industries successfully launched H-IIA rocket and put the 29th telecommunication satellite on orbit. On December 1, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries disclosed the core body of its next H-IIA rocket. The H-IIA is one of the most thriving rockets in the world with 97 percent successful launch rate. The latest H-IIA rocket enabled high performance and cost effectiveness by various engineering reforms. With the introduction of the H-IIA rocket, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries will contribute to the space industry all over the world. Not only space, but the Japanese companies are gearing up to contribute for a social cause. Toshiba Corporation encourages participation in charity and other voluntary activities with the help of their employees. On December 5, the company celebrated International Volunteer Day in their offices around the world. In Tokyo, some 15 companies located at Toshiba headquarter building sponsored a fair trade market. A volunteer express