Japan’s Space One Rocket Explodes Moments After Launch Written 13 March 2024
Image: Japanese rocket explodes moments after launch | Credit: 7News Australia; YouTube; framegrab
AP News reports, “A commercial rocket trying to put a satellite into orbit was intentionally exploded shortly after liftoff Wednesday morning in central Japan following a problem that’s still under investigation.” Space One was attempting to become “Japan’s first private sector success at putting a satellite into orbit.”
Full Story (AP News)
Videos
Japanese rocket explodes moments after launch
(7News Australia; YouTube)