Tokyo-based startup Space One’s bid to launch a satellite into orbit for the second time failed, dealing a setback to Japan’s space development aspirations. The company’s 18-meter, 23-ton solid-fuel Kairos No. 2 rocket malfunctioned during ascent from a newly established facility in Kushimoto, Wakayama Prefecture. Space One President Masakazu Toyoda apologized for missing expectations, including clients and stakeholders.
Source: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/12/18/japan/science-health/space-one-second-launch-failure