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flag Japan's Space One scrubbed its third Kairos rocket launch seconds before liftoff on March 4, 2026, due to a safety system, marking its third failed attempt since 2024.

flag Japan's Space One canceled the launch of its third Kairos rocket just 30 seconds before liftoff on March 4, 2026, from Wakayama Prefecture due to a safety system activation. flag The 18-meter, 23-ton solid-fuel rocket, carrying five satellites, was headed for a 500-kilometer orbit. flag This marks the third failed attempt since 2024, following two prior launch failures—one from a thrust prediction error and another from an altitude control issue. flag Previous launch dates were postponed due to weather. flag The company has yet to achieve a successful orbital launch.

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