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Japan's Space One Kairos rocket explodes right after lift-off

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A small rocket that Japan's Space One launched for its inaugural flight exploded shortly after take-off on March 13.

The rocket Kairos exploded mid-air within seconds after blasting off from Wakayama Prefecture in central Japan. Tokyo-based start-up Space One did not immediately respond to a request for comment. There was no immediate reports of injuries or other damage.

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