A Kairos rocket launched by the Japanese startup Space One exploded seconds after liftoff, marking a setback for the company’s ambitions. The incident occurred in a mountainous region of central Japan Wednesday, March 13. Videos captured the rocket’s ascent before it was engulfed in flames and smoke just five seconds into the flight.
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Japanese rocket explodes seconds after takeoff

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Japan's Space One rocket exploded shortly after launch, thwarting its goal to become the first private firm to orbit a satellite.

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