Japanese space startup aborts 2nd satellite launch attempt minutes after liftoff December 17, 2024 at 08:11PM

A Japanese startup, Space One, aborted its second rocket launch attempt shortly after liftoff due to potential mission failure. This follows a previous launch explosion nine months prior. The Kairos No. 2 rocket carried five small satellites, and the cause of the failure is under investigation. Space One aims to be Japan's first private company to achieve orbit.