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Japans Space One will launch its Kairos small rocket on its inaugural trip on Wednesday, in a bid to become the first private firm in the country to put a satellite in orbit. While...

Japan's Space One's small, solid-fueled Kairos rocket detonated shortly after its initial launch on Wednesday as the business attempted to become the first

Japans Space Ones small, solid-fuelled Kairos rocket exploded shortly after launch on its inaugural trip on Wednesday as the firm tried to become the first Japanese company to put a satellite in...

Despite experiencing four delays in Kairos inaugural launch window, the company has reported that orders for its second and third planned trips have already been secured, including from an overseas customer.

Kairos carried an experimental government satellite that can temporarily replace intelligence satellites currently in orbit if they fall offline

Japan is seeking to revitalise its domestic aerospace industry to counter China, Russia

Kairos, a small, solid-fuelled rocket made by Japan's Space One, exploded shortly after its inaugural launch on Wednesday as the firm tried to become the first Japanese company to put a satellite in orbit.

Kairos, a small, solid-fuel rocket made by Japan's Space One, exploded just seconds into its inaugural launch on Wednesday as the firm tried to become the first Japanese company to put a satellite in orbit. The setback for Space One and the rocket industry in Japan comes as the government and investors ramp up support for the sector amid a national security buildup and skyrocketing demand for commercial satellites.

The 18-metre (59 ft) rocket exploded five seconds after lifting off, leaving behind a large cloud of smoke

Kairos carried an experimental satellite that can temporarily replace satellites in orbit