A fire and explosion hit Japan's Epsilon S rocket engine test, potentially delaying its launch.
A fire and explosion occurred during a test of Japan's Epsilon S rocket engine at the Tanegashima Space Center on Tuesday. No injuries were reported, but this marks the second such incident involving the Epsilon S engine. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is investigating the cause of the fire, which could delay the rocket's planned launch. Despite these setbacks, JAXA has had recent successes with the H3 rocket and a lunar probe launch.
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