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WATCH: Moment when Japan’s first private-sector rocket exploded shortly after takeoff | AP News

WATCH: Moment when Japan’s first private-sector rocket exploded shortly after takeoff | AP News

A rocket touted as Japan’s first from the private sector to go into orbit exploded shortly after takeoff on Wednesday, Mar. 13. Livestreamed video of the launch showed the rocket called Kairos blasting off, but exploding midair within seconds.

A rocket touted as Japan’s first from the private sector to go into orbit exploded shortly after takeoff on Wednesday, Mar. 13. Livestreamed video of the launch showed the rocket called Kairos blasting off, but exploding midair within seconds.