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spacetechnology1 year ago

"Space One's Kairos Rocket Explodes Moments After Liftoff in Japan"

Japan's Space One Kairos rocket, intended to be the nation's first from the private sector to launch a satellite into orbit, exploded shortly after liftoff due to an undisclosed problem. The rocket's failure represents a setback for Japan's ambitions in the commercial space transportation market, as it was carrying a government-made satellite for intelligence gathering. While the cause of the explosion is under investigation, company officials remain optimistic about future attempts and emphasize the mission's role in learning from the incident.

space-industry2 years ago

European Rocket Chief Expresses Concern Over Launch Competition

The head of the European Space Agency expressed concerns about the future of ArianeGroup's monopoly in the European launcher market following a decision to introduce more competition. With the rise of SpaceX and delays in Ariane 6, European countries are injecting new funds into the program but face challenges in competing with lower-cost providers. The ESA aims to emulate NASA's approach by encouraging competition to reduce costs and is challenging the private sector to develop a cargo vehicle for the International Space Station. Germany supports more competition in the launcher market, and it's possible that new rivals could disrupt ArianeGroup's monopoly in the future.

space2 years ago

China's Private Space Industry Achieves Major Milestones with Liquid-Fueled Rockets

Space Pioneer, a Chinese private launch firm, has become the first to achieve orbit with a liquid propellant rocket. The Tianlong-2 lifted off from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, sending a small remote sensing experiment satellite into orbit. The successful launch marks a major milestone in the development of China’s commercial space sector, which is set to see more than 20 launches of private and commercially-developed rockets in 2023. Space Pioneer is also developing its own staged-combustion kerolox engines and is competing with other Chinese private and commercial launch firms.