"Disaster in the Sky: Japan's Kairos Rocket Explodes Moments After Liftoff"

Japan's Space One Kairos rocket exploded just seconds into its inaugural flight, causing a setback for the country's space ambitions. The 59-foot tall spacecraft lifted off in western Japan but exploded five seconds after leaving the launch pad. The rocket was carrying an experimental government satellite, and Space One stated that it "terminated the flight" and is investigating the situation. This marks the latest mishap in Japan's relatively young space program, following previous incidents with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's rockets.