1.  In developing the H-II rocket, Japanese space engineers chose to use the most advanced technology.

2.  In the first half, the Indians were subdued and allowed the Japanese space to create their moves, resulting in the two goals.

3.  Japanese space officials had no immediate comment on the report.

4.  Japanese space officials say it rivals rockets built in Europe and the United States.

5.  Japan launched a large new solid-fuel rocket for the first time Wednesday, carrying an international satellite, Japanese space officials said.

6.  Japan launched its largest ever solid-fuel rocket for the first time Wednesday, carrying an international satellite, Japanese space officials said.

7.  Japan launched its largest ever solid-fuel rocket for the first time Wednesday, sending an international satellite into space, Japanese space officials said.

8.  The experiments had been prepared by NASA, private US researchers, the European Space Agency, as well as the German and Japanese space agencies.

9.  The Japanese space agency said the launch date would be confirmed only after completing an investigation into the leak.