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

A rocket touted as Japan’s first from the private sector to go into orbit exploded shortly after takeoff on Wednesday, Mar.
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Japan's private Space One Kairos rocket explodes after launch failure during 3rd test flight

Kairos failed on Wednesday (March 4), as it did on its first two launches. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Breaking space news, ...
Ars Technica

NASA wants to know how the launch industry’s chic new rocket fuel explodes

For more than 60 years, nearly every large rocket used some combination of the same liquid and solid propellants. Refined kerosene was favored for its easy handling and non-toxicity, hydrazine for its ...
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China’s rockets are crashing back to Earth – and people are in danger

China’s rocket program has a dangerous problem that keeps repeating. Boosters from launches are falling back to Earth near populated areas, sometimes exploding or releasing toxic chemicals. These ...
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Private South Korean rocket exploded last December due to hardware failure, investigation finds

A leaky rocket is never a good sign. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. South Korean startup Innospace says it knows what went wrong ...
The New York Times

Rockets fired at sunset across Israel,Gaza border

new video loaded: Rockets fired at sunset across Israel,Gaza border Israel and Gaza exchange rocket fire at sunset, with one exploding in midair after apparently being intercepted. Rough cut (no ...
Reuters

Militants in U.N. disguise explode car bombs, rockets at Mali bases

BAMAKO (Reuters) - Militants disguised as U.N. peacekeepers exploded two suicide car bombs and fired dozens of rockets at the French and United Nations bases in Mali's northern city of Timbuktu on ...