Japan's first private-sector rocket, Kairos by Space One, exploded soon after launch in Wakayama Prefecture.

Japan's first private-sector rocket launch attempt, the Kairos rocket developed by Tokyo-based startup Space One, exploded shortly after takeoff from Wakayama Prefecture. The rocket, intended to put a satellite into orbit, exploded midair within seconds of launch, causing a plume of smoke and flames. Space One did not immediately respond to a request for comment, and the cause of the explosion is under investigation.

March 12, 2024
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