After the explosion, burned rocket fragments scattered across the ground as debris descended from the news
After a defect in the rocket was discovered, Space One, the Tokyo-based startup responsible for the launch, set off the explosion. The missile was unmanned, and no injuries were reported.
The rocket, known as Kairos, was launching from the western Japanese mountains.
Kushimoto locals were present for the launch. “I’m disappointed since I had great expectations for this. I’m curious about what transpired,” an older guy said to news, the public television..