Japan's First Private Rocket Launch Ends in Explosion

Space One's inaugural Kairos rocket flight fails seconds after takeoff, with no injuries reported.

Japan's Space One Kairos rocket exploded seconds after takeoff on its inaugural flight, marking a setback for the country's private space sector.
The 18-meter solid-fuel rocket was carrying a small government test satellite and exploded due to an undetermined issue, triggering its self-destruct system.
Space One, a Tokyo-based startup, aimed to be Japan's first private firm to successfully place a satellite into orbit.
The explosion caused no injuries or significant damage to the launch site, and the fire was quickly brought under control.
Space One plans to investigate the cause of the failure and remains optimistic about future launches.