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Japan's 1st pvt-sector rocket launch ends with explosion shortly after takeoff
Updated On: 13 March, 2024 11:23 AM IST | Tokyo | PTI
A rocket called Kairos launched from Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, but exploded midair within seconds of launch.
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A small rocket by Space One exploded upon take-off/ AFP photo/ AFPTV via WTC
A rocket that was supposed to become Japan`s first from the private sector to put a satellite into orbit exploded shortly after takeoff Wednesday, live-streamed video showed.
Online video showed the rocket called Kairos blasting off from Wakayama Prefecture, in central Japan, a mountainous area filled with trees, but exploding midair within seconds.
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