See a Kairos Rocket Explode Seconds After Liftoff

The inaugural launch of Space One's Kairos rocket ended in failure, with the launch vehicle exploding mere seconds after clearing the tower in Wakayama prefecture. It's a setback for Japan's space sector, which is striving for competitiveness in the burgeoning aerospace industry, but commercial ventures rarely achieve success on their first attempts. How Isolation Plays a Role in Space Exploration CC Share Subtitles Off English view video How Isolation Plays a Role in Space Exploration Tokyo-based Space One will have to wait in its attempt to become the first Japanese firm to place a satellite in orbit. Launching at 10:01…