A rocket built by Japanese startup Space One exploded about a minute after liftoff on Thursday, ending its third attempt to launch a fully commercial satellite mission. The Kairos rocket was carrying ...

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Japan's Space One saw its KAIROS rocket self-destruct just 69 seconds after liftoff on March 5, 2026, marking the company's ...

Watch the dramatic moment Space One's Kairos rocket self-destructs just 68 seconds after launch from Space Port Kii, Japan. This catastrophic failure marks a major setback for Japan's private space ...

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A Japanese startup's third attempt to put a satellite in orbit failed on Thursday after its rocket spiraled back to Earth shortly after takeoff.

A startup's third attempt to put a satellite in orbit failed after its rocket spiralled back to Earth shortly after take-off.

TOKYO: A Japanese startup's third attempt to put a satellite in orbit failed on Thursday after its rocket spiralled back to ...

The third launch of a small launch vehicle developed by a Japanese company failed shortly after liftoff March 4, raising ...

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Tokyo-based Space One Co. self-destructed its Kairos No. 3 small rocket shortly after launch on March 5, dealing another blow to Japan’s efforts to put a satellite in space through a private company.