Japan’s Kairos Rocket Explodes: Here’s Why
The tranquil skies above Japan were shattered by a resounding explosion, marking a significant setback for the nation’s burgeoning private space industry. The Kairos rocket, developed by Space One, was poised to make history as Japan’s first privately-funded rocket to breach the Earth’s atmosphere. However, what was supposed to be a momentous inaugural launch quickly turned into a harrowing ordeal …