Dec. 22 (UPI) -- Japan's H3 rocket faced issues Monday during its seventh launch attempt.
The H3 rocket lifted off from the Tanegashima Space Center at 8:51 p.m. EST Sunday night in Japan carrying the Michibiki 5 navigation satellite designated QZS-5 into orbit.
"However, the second stage engine's second ignition failed to start normally and shut down prematurely," according to Japan's Aerospace Exploration Agency.
"It would be impossible to carry out next liftoff without determining the cause (of the failure) and implementing preventive measures," said JAXA project manager Makoto Arita.
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