The Japan TimesMar 5
Japan’s Space One launched its third Kairos rocket Thursday morning, but moments later decided it would be difficult to fulfill the unit’s mission and terminated its flight. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/05/japan/science-health/kairos-launch/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #sciencehealth #spaceone #rockets #satellites #startups #tech
Space One’s Kairos rocket terminated moments after launch

The decision puts another dent in the firm’s bid to be the first private Japanese company to place satellites in orbit with a domestically developed rocket.

The Japan Times
SpaceNewsMar 5

Third Kairos launch fails

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://spacenews.com/third-kairos-launch-fails/

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#NHK:
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Japanese startup Space One fails in third rocket launch attempt
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"The Tokyo-based company said it aborted the flight after determining the rocket would not be able to complete its mission, and is investigating the cause."

https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260305_14/

5.3.2026

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RTNMar 5

#JapanToday:
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Japanese startup aborts rocket flight after liftoff
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".. aborted the flight of its rocket on Thursday shortly after it was launched from a space complex in western Japan, in the latest setback following two previous failed attempts.

Space One Co's Kairos No. 3, an 18-meter, 23-ton solid-fuel rocket, lifted off .. from the privately run Space Port Kii in Kushimoto, .:"

https://japantoday.com/category/national/update1-japanese-startup-aborts-rocket-flight-after-liftoff

5.3.2026

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Japanese startup aborts rocket flight after liftoff

A Japanese startup aborted the flight of its rocket on Thursday shortly after it was launched from a space complex in western Japan, in the latest setback following two previous failed attempts. Space One Co's Kairos No. 3, an 18-meter, 23-ton solid-fuel rocket, lifted off in the morning from the…

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Mac4EverMar 5
Internet par satellite : un nouveau revers pour la fusée japonaise Kairos de Space One
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The Japan TimesMar 4
Space One has canceled the launch of its No. 3 unit of the Kairos small rocket scheduled for Wednesday morning after a safety system was activated 30 seconds before liftoff. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/04/japan/space-one-rocket-launch-canceled/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #spaceone #rockets #satellites #startups #tech
Space One cancels rocket launch after safety system activates

The Tokyo-based startup had already put off the launches scheduled for Feb. 25 and Sunday due to weather conditions.

The Japan Times
The Japan TimesMar 1
Space One on Sunday canceled its third launch attempt, hampering its bid to become the first Japanese private company to put satellites into orbit with a domestically developed rocket. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/01/japan/science-health/space-one-kairos-rocket-launch-canceled/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #sciencehealth #spaceone #kairos #rockets #satellites
Third time still not a charm: Space One cancels rocket launch

This is the second time the 18-meter rocket was canceled in the past week, after Wednesday’s attempt was also postponed due to the weather.

The Japan Times
Daniel SuguwaMar 1

Hey all, Daniel Suguwa here! Today's my 73th live stream, let's watch Space One's KAIROS rocket - Flight 3 - Rising Hope Star launch mission right here! 

Stream link: https://youtu.be/ux9NDqxvnd0

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The Japan TimesFeb 27
Tokyo-based Space One says it plans to launch the No. 3 unit of its Kairos small rocket on Sunday morning. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/27/japan/space-one-kairos-launch-date/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #spaceone #kairos #wakayama #space #rockets #startups
Japan’s Space One plans Sunday launch for Kairos No. 3 rocket

The rocket is set to lift off from the company’s Spaceport Kii launch site in the town of Kushimoto, Wakayama Prefecture, between around 11 a.m. and 11:20 a.m.

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The Japan TimesFeb 24
Space One has postponed the launch of the No. 3 unit of its Kairos small rocket to March, citing a weather analysis. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/24/japan/space-one-kairos-delay/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #spaceone #kairos #wakayama #space #rockets #startups
Japan’s Space One delays Kairos rocket launch, citing weather analysis

The launch window for the unit, which will carry five satellites, runs until March 25.

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