Rocket explodes 69 seconds after launch in Japan
The Kairos rocket from Space One exploded 69 seconds after launch, marking the company's third consecutive failure in its attempt to achieve Japan's first fully commercial satellite launch.
Kairos Explosion, President Says 'Not a Failure'; Experts Claim 'Limited Progress'
The launch of the Kairos 3 rocket ended in an explosion due to an automatic flight termination system activation, with the company president insisting it was not a failure and experts advising caution on future progress.
The Japanese startup's rocket launch failed for the third time
Japan's Space One experienced its third failed attempt to launch a satellite into orbit, with the rocket spiraling back to Earth shortly after takeoff.
Third launch, third failure: The flight of the Japanese commercial rocket Kairos ended shortly after takeoff
The Japanese commercial rocket Kairos experienced its third consecutive failure shortly after launch.
[Live] Press conference following the launch of small rocket 'Kairos' No. 3
A private rocket company, Space One, launched the small rocket 'Kairos' No. 3 from Kushimoto, Wakayama Prefecture, but shortly thereafter initiated flight termination procedures, resulting in a failure to place the satellite into orbit.
The police are after him, his business is faltering. Václav Fischer pointed to a surprising 'culprit'
Václav Fischer, a former travel industry icon and senator, is facing scrutiny as German police search for him due to accusations, while struggling to launch a new business amidst delays and claims of responsibility.
NASA completes removal of the Artemis 2 rocket to investigate the failure that delayed the launch
NASA has successfully transported the SLS rocket and Orion capsule back to the Vehicle Assembly Building for investigation due to identified helium flow issues that delayed the Artemis 2 launch.
H3 Launch Failure, Possible Cause is Defect in Satellite Base, Urgent Measures for Resumption of Operations
The H3 rocket's eighth launch failed potentially due to a defect in the satellite base, prompting Japan's space agency JAXA to hasten remedial measures for future missions.
ISRO's two missions failed... NSA Ajit Doval made a secret visit
India's space agency ISRO experienced consecutive launch failures of its PSLV rockets in 2025 and 2026, prompting a secret visit by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval to the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre amidst security concerns.
Trump's son promised the production and sale of a golden phone. It didn't happen
Donald Trump Jr. announced an ambitious mobile service called Trump Mobile, featuring a golden smartphone, but the project has ultimately failed to launch as promised.