"Japan's First Private-Sector Rocket Explodes Shortly After Liftoff"

TL;DR
A commercial rocket, Space One's Kairos rocket, was intentionally exploded shortly after liftoff in central Japan during its attempt to put a satellite into orbit. The cause of the problem is still under investigation, and no injuries were reported. The rocket was supposed to launch a government-made satellite to gather various information, including monitoring potential dangers from neighboring North Korea. Space One, a Tokyo-based company, remains prepared to take up the next challenge and is aiming to become a larger part of the global space business.
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- Video shows moment rocket explodes after launch CNN
- WATCH: Moment when Japan's first private-sector rocket exploded shortly after takeoff The Associated Press
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