Rocket Explosion at Space One's Launchpad in Japan

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Rocket Explosion at Space One's Launchpad in Japan
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Space One's 'Kairos' rocket exploded shortly after takeoff, causing a large plume of smoke and sending debris flying near the launchpad. The Tokyo start-up was aiming to be Japan's first private company to launch a satellite into orbit.

Space One ’s ‘Kairos’ rocket burst into flames shortly after lift-off in western Japan on Wednesday. The explosion left a large plume of smoke in the air and sent fiery debris flying near the launchpad.

The Tokyo start-up was racing to become Japan’s first private company to put a satellite into orbit.

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