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Japan's H3 rocket failed to deploy the QZS-5 navigation satellite into the correct orbit due to a second stage engine failure caused by an abnormal shutdown of the LE-5B-3 engine, marking the second such failure since the rocket's debut in March 2023.
Japan's H3 rocket experienced a second-stage failure during its seventh launch, resulting in the loss of the QZS-5 navigation satellite. The issue involved premature shutdown of the second stage engine, disrupting the planned orbit and leading to the satellite's likely reentry. This marks the second failure for the H3 rocket and impacts Japan's upcoming space missions, including a Mars moon exploration and an asteroid mission.
Japan's H3 rocket failed during its seventh launch, preventing the successful deployment of the QZS-5 navigation satellite due to a second stage engine shutdown, prompting an investigation by JAXA.
Japan's new flagship H3 rocket failed to deliver its Michibiki 5 navigation satellite into orbit during a launch from Tanegashima, marking the second failure for the rocket and delaying Japan's plans to develop an independent geolocation system, amid ongoing investigations into the cause.
Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's launch of the QZS-5 satellite aboard the 8th H3 rocket failed due to a second stage engine shutdown, prompting the formation of a special investigation team.
A private Chinese company, Galactic Energy, experienced its second launch failure with the Ceres-1 rocket, which carried three satellites into low Earth orbit. Despite a successful streak of 11 missions after a previous failure, the recent setback highlights ongoing challenges in China's private space sector. The company plans to learn from this incident and continue developing more advanced rockets.
CNN interrupted its programming to report a major setback for Elon Musk's SpaceX Starship, which experienced its third consecutive launch failure, raising doubts about its Mars mission plans. The launch was disrupted by uncontrollable behavior in orbit, and the mission's payload was lost. Musk remains optimistic, planning more tests, while also clashing with Donald Trump over budget issues.
Boeing's Starliner failed to launch again due to a faulty power supply in a ground computer chassis, causing a delay from the scheduled June 1 launch. The issue, which affected the computer ground launch sequencer, led to the postponement of the launch to June 5, with a final backup date of June 6. If the launch does not occur by then, it will face further delays due to battery replacements and scheduling conflicts with a planned US Space Force launch.
Space One's inaugural launch of the Kairos rocket ended in failure as the rocket exploded five seconds after liftoff, marking a setback for Japan's space ambitions. The rocket was carrying an experimental satellite for the Japanese government's intelligence center and was meant to monitor military facilities in North Korea. The company, aiming to compete with major players like SpaceX and Rocket Lab, is investigating the incident, while the nation's space sector continues to strive for competitiveness in the global aerospace industry.
Japan's first commercial rocket, the Kairos, launched by Space One, exploded shortly after liftoff from Space Port Kii in Kushimoto, western Japan. The flight termination system triggered, causing the rocket to explode, resulting in debris strewn across the launch site. No damage or injuries were reported. An investigation into the cause of the failure will follow, with plans for a next launch dependent on the outcome and necessary measures being taken. The failure is seen as a setback for Japan's wider plans to develop its space industry, including its new H3 rocket and private companies.
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.
Japan's Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is preparing for the second launch of the H3 rocket after its failed debut in March 2023. The rocket, set to launch on February 14, aims to redeem the previous failure, which resulted in the loss of a $200 million satellite. The H3 rocket, in development for 11 years, is crucial for Japan's space program and its international collaborations, with potential implications for scientific missions and commercial satellite launch contracts. The upcoming launch will carry a dummy payload and two small satellites, with hopes for a successful mission to restore confidence in Japan's space industry.
Rocket Lab successfully launched a Japanese radar imaging satellite, the QPS-SAR-5, on the first flight of its Electron rocket since a launch failure three months ago. The launch, which took place from New Zealand, marked the tenth flight of the Electron this year and exceeded the company's previous record. Rocket Lab addressed the previous launch failure by improving ground tests and implementing measures to prevent arcing conditions. The customer for the launch, iQPS, is developing a constellation of 36 satellites for synthetic aperture radar imagery. Rocket Lab has a manifest of 22 Electron launches planned for 2024.
Capella Space has announced that it will launch two of its Acadia radar imaging satellites on SpaceX rideshare missions in the first half of 2024. The arrangement comes after a launch failure disrupted Capella's deployment plans with Rocket Lab. The diversity of orbits provided by SpaceX will enhance Capella's ability to provide greater coverage and higher revisits over key areas of interest. Capella will also continue working with Rocket Lab for future satellite launches.
The European Space Agency (ESA) has delayed the return to flight of the Vega C small launch vehicle to late 2024 after an investigation revealed that a rocket motor nozzle needs to be redesigned. The anomaly occurred during a static-fire test in June, unrelated to a previous launch failure in December 2022. The redesign of the nozzle will be followed by two static-fire tests before Vega C can resume flights. The cost of the additional work will be funded within existing budgets, and the return-to-flight costs are estimated to be around 25-30 million euros ($26.3-31.6 million).