A commercial rocket trying to put a satellite into orbit has been intentionally exploded shortly after liftoff in central Japan
Space One's Kairos rocket is launched before it explodes after liftoff from a launch pad in Kushimoto, Wakayama prefecture, western Japan, Wednesday, March 13, 2024. The rocket touted as Japan’s first from the private sector to go into orbit exploded shortly after takeoff Wednesday, livestreamed video showed.
No injuries were reported and the fire was brought under control, according to the fire department for Kushimoto city in Wakayama prefecture. “We are taking what happened in a positive way and remain prepared to take up the next challenge,” President Masakazu Toyoda told reporters.
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