Japan’s First Private Rocket Launch Ends in Explosion
Quick Look Space One’s Kairos rocket exploded shortly after launch from Wakayama Prefecture. The failed mission intended to place a government-commissioned Earth observation satellite into orbit. No injuries were reported; the explosion’s cause is under investigation. This incident marks a setback in Japan’s ambitious space exploration goals involving the private sector. Space One, backed by …
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