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Detailed explanation-1: -TOKYO (Reuters)-Japan’s space agency said on Tuesday it had successfully launched a solid fuel rocket named Epsilon-2, the latest in Tokyo’s effort to stay competitive in an industry that has robust growth potential and strong security implications.

Detailed explanation-2: -Japan launches Epsilon rocket carrying nine satellites | The Japan Times.

Detailed explanation-3: -In total, around 86 countries have attempted some kind of entry into space. However, as of 2022, only 11 countries have the ability to send objects into space using their own launch vehicles, and only three-the U.S., Russia, and China-have ever launched people into outer space.