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Six small satellites developed by universities and other organizations carried by the vehicle also were believed to be successfully separated, JAXA said.

https://apnews.com/article/japan-jaxa-h3-rocket-launch-9c64f2c59b9212d612902e74823b77b5

“Believed to be” successful. Very Japanese.

It’s a start. A late, very much delayed start. But at least it worked (finally).