Moment Japan's Space One rocket explodes

Описание: A rocket touted as Japan’s first from the private sector to go into orbit exploded shortly after liftoff on Wed., March 13. Livestreamed video of the launch showed the rocket called Kairos blasting off from Wakayama Prefecture, central Japan, a mountainous area filled with trees, but exploding midair within seconds. A huge plume of smoke engulfed the area, and flames in some spots shot up. The Tokyo-based startup Space One did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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