• By Annalee Newitz
    Jan 27, 2009 8:30 AM 1,630
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    A Rocket to Save the Earth

    This Japanese H-2A rocket blasted off on Friday with a payload of six satellites, including the Ibuki, whose sole purpose is to gather data on greenhouse gas emissions.

    The rocket lifted off from Tanegashima Space Center on Tanegashima Island. Below is a gorgeous image of it.

    SOURCE:
    Japan Launches Rocket with Greenhouse Gas Probe via AP

    Image via STR/AFP/Getty Images


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