"Japanese Startup's Rocket Explodes Seconds After Liftoff: Video Footage"

Japan's first commercial rocket, the Kairos, launched by Space One, exploded shortly after liftoff from Space Port Kii in Kushimoto, western Japan. The flight termination system triggered, causing the rocket to explode, resulting in debris strewn across the launch site. No damage or injuries were reported. An investigation into the cause of the failure will follow, with plans for a next launch dependent on the outcome and necessary measures being taken. The failure is seen as a setback for Japan's wider plans to develop its space industry, including its new H3 rocket and private companies.