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Japanese solid-fuelled rocket explodes shortly after launch

 Published: 11:43, 13 March 2024

Japanese solid-fuelled rocket explodes shortly after launch

A small Japanese rocket exploded shortly after launch in a blow to Tokyo-based startup Space One’s attempt to become the first local company to put a satellite into orbit.

The 18-metre (60 feet), four-stage solid-fuel rocket called Kairos exploded into pieces seconds after liftoff at 11.01am (02:01 GMT) on Tuesday, filling livestream screens with pictures of flames and billowing clouds of smoke. 

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