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Rocket Engine Fire Stalls Japan’s Ambitions to Launch Satellites
Japan is off to a shaky start in its efforts to break into the space rocket market dominated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX.
Japan's New Space Rocket Engine Explodes Again
A second failure in a row raises concern about the progress of the Epsilon S rocket, whose debut is expected next year.
Japan’s New Flagship Small Rocket Blows Up Yet Again
The engine of Japan's flagship small rocket, the Epsilon S, blew up and burst into flames during a combustion test on Tuesday.
Japan's space agency halts Epsilon S rocket engine test after explosion
Japan's space agency aborted an engine test for the Epsilon S rocket on Tuesday after it exploded and caught fire, a repeated failure that will likely push the rocket's debut launch beyond the March-end target and delay the national space programme.
The engine of Japan's flagship new small rocket explodes during a test for a second time
The engine for a flagship new small Japanese rocket burst into flames Tuesday during a combustion test, but there was no injury or damage to the outside, officials said. The second failure in a row raises concern about the progress of the Epsilon S rocket,
Japan’s Epsilon S Rocket Test Ends in Fiery Explosion, Marking Another Big Setback
The Epsilon S rocket was supposed to launch early next year, but the recent blast will likely delay its debut by several months.
Fire Engulfs Japan Rocket Test Site
Large plumes of smoke billowed from the launch site at Tanegashima Space Center, Japan, after a malfunction during an engine test.
Explosive Setback for Japan's Epsilon S Rocket
Japan's space agency, JAXA, faced a setback when the Epsilon S rocket engine test exploded, likely delaying its debut launch beyond March. The explosion occurred 49 seconds after ignition during a test at the Tanegashima Space Center,
New Japanese rocket engine explodes during testing for 2nd time in 16 months
We will take advantage of this opportunity to develop a more reliable rocket." A test of an engine for Japan's upcoming Epsilon rocket ended in an explosion on Tuesday (Nov. 26), the second time in less than two years that this engine has met an untimely end during testing.
Japanese Rocket Engine Bursts Into Flames During Test
An engine for a new Japanese rocket burst into flames on Tuesday during a combustion test, according to reports. The incident involved the Epsilon S engine and resulted in an explosion with significant smoke,
Japan's Epsilon S Rocket Catches On Fire During Test
A test of Japan’s Epsilon S rocket was halted after a bang and fire seconds into an engine combustion test on November 26 sent plumes of smoke over the Tanegashima Space Center in Minamitane.
Private Japanese moon lander arrives in Florida ahead of January SpaceX launch (photos)
The "Resilience" Mission 2 lander, built by Japanese company ispace, has arrived in Florida ahead of its planned January ...
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Japan Space Agency Halts Epsilon S Rocket Launch Due To Massive Fire At Site
A major fire erupted Tuesday at a Japan space agency site as it tested a solid-fuel Epsilon S rocket, television footage ...
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EDITORIAL: H-3 rocket liftoff carried Japan’s hopes in global launch market
The successful launch of Japan’s new flagship H-3 rocket on Feb. 17 has opened a new chapter for the nation’s space program. This comes less than a year after the failure of its inaugural ...
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Japan launches a defense satellite carried by a new flagship H3 rocket
The launch was the third consecutive successful flight of the H3 system after the shocking failed debut flight last year when the rocket had to be destroyed with its payload. Japan sees a stable ...