http://edition.cnn.com/2003/TECH/space/11/29/japan.rocket/index.html
The H2-A rocket and its secret cargo was blown up mid-flight Saturday after officials concluded that the mission was beyond recovery, Shoko Yamamoto, spokeswoman for the Japan Aerosopace Exploration Center, said.
"We are still investigating the cause," Reuters quoted her as saying.
Wonder what Ishihara has to say about this f*ckup... "It was raining", maybe?
GJ