"Disaster in the Sky: Japan's Kairos Rocket Explodes on Inaugural Launch"

Japan's Space One's small, solid-fueled Kairos rocket exploded shortly after its inaugural launch, leaving behind a large cloud of smoke and fragments of the rocket. The company was aiming to become the first Japanese firm to put a satellite in orbit. The cause of the explosion is unknown, and there were no immediate reports of injuries. Space One had planned the launch for Saturday but postponed it after a ship entered the nearby restricted sea area. The company aims to offer "space courier services" and had filled orders for its second and third planned trips, including by an overseas customer.