JAPAN’S MAINSTAY: Japan’s new workhorse rocket that will carry the country’s Gateway space station resupply spacecraft was to make its second launch attempt in February.

The article reports on Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's (JAXA) H3 rocket, scheduled for its second launch attempt in February, crucial for Japan's exploration plans and the country's space station resupply missions. Topics include the H3 rocket's development, specifications, versions and its significance for delivering cargo to the Gateway lunar space station, showcasing its potential evolution into a heavy version akin to existing heavy-lift rockets.