The launch of Japan’s new rocket, which was scheduled for this week, has been delayed due to predicted adverse weather conditions. This comes after two unsuccessful attempts in the past.

The launch of the H3 rocket was planned for Thursday from Tanegashima, a southern island.

Promoted as a versatile and affordable top-of-the-line model, it was designed to transport two compact satellites during the mission, with the goal of demonstrating its ability to enter orbit.

Due to anticipated deteriorating weather conditions, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has chosen to delay the launch. They will provide an update on the rescheduled date once it has been determined.

Last month, Japan successfully landed its SLIM spacecraft, also known as the “Moon Sniper,” on the moon’s surface. However, the craft’s solar panels were positioned incorrectly.

Prior to that, the nation experienced a string of unsuccessful space missions.

The initial H3 launch was scheduled for February of last year, but it had already been postponed for multiple years. The attempt was ultimately cancelled due to the failure of the solid rocket boosters to ignite.

In March, during the second attempt, the command center made the decision to destroy the spacecraft after determining that its mission would not be successful.

The H3, created by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, is the next generation of Japan’s H-IIA launch system that was first introduced in 2001.