A rocket in Japan exploded just five seconds after takeoff, leaving a massive fireball in its wake. The company has not confirmed the cause of the explosion, but the rocket is programmed to self-destruct if it detects errors in its flight path or control system.
SpaceJust five seconds after taking off, the 59ft rocket exploded - leaving a massive fireball in its wake on the tip of the mountainous Kii peninsula in western Japan .
Space One has not confirmed what problem was detected by the rocket's automated system that caused it to explode. Toyoda added: "We don't use the world 'failure', because each trial brings us ... new data and experience for another challenge."Bright green comet only visible once every 71 YEARS will flash past this week
The rocket was supposed to have sent a government-made satellite into orbit around Earth to gather information - including monitoring possible dangers from rocket launches from neighboring North Korea.
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