Japan launches micro-satellite rocket

TOKYO. KAZINFORM The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) launched Saturday the world's smallest rocket with the ability to put a micro-satellite into orbit, following a failed attempt and several postponements over the last year, EFE reports.

The launch of the low-cost rocket - with a height of 10 meters (around 33 feet) and 53 centimeters (20.5 inches) in diameter - took place at 14.03 local time (0503 GMT) from the Uchinoura Space Center in Kagoshima prefecture (southwest), and was aired live on YouTube by JAXA.