Japan's Space One saw its KAIROS rocket self-destruct just 69 seconds after liftoff on March 5, 2026, marking the company's third consecutive launch failure.
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Watch the dramatic moment Space One's Kairos rocket self-destructs just 68 seconds after launch from Space Port Kii, Japan. This catastrophic failure marks a major setback for Japan's private space ...