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Space One is a private launch service provider founded in 2018 by Canon Electronics, IHI Aerospace, construction company Shimizu and the government-backed Development Bank of Japan. Their KAIROS launch vehicle is planned for use to launch small satellites
ArticleFollowing a failure on KAIROS' first two flights in early and late 2024, there was hope for a success on the rocket’s third launch attempt. However, roughly...
ArticleThe third launch of a small launch vehicle developed by a Japanese company failed shortly after liftoff March 4, raising questions about the rocket’s future....
ArticleFive missions are expected to launch this week, with Falcon 9 scheduled to launch four… The post Launch Preview: Japan to launch Kairos as Falcon 9 launches...
ArticleThe second flight of a Japanese small launch vehicle failed when the vehicle lost control a couple minutes after its Dec. 17 liftoff. The post Second Kairos...
ArticleThe orbital launch manifest for the week of Dec. 16 through Dec. 22 is set… The post Launch Roundup: SpaceX plans for five customer missions; Rocket Lab to...
ArticleThis week, Japanese commercial company Space One will make a second attempt to launch its… The post Launch Roundup: Kairos set for second launch attempt, Fa...
ArticleIt has been a tough start for the fledgling private aerospace industry in Japan. On March 13th 2024, private aerospace company SPACE ONE aimed to perform the...
ArticleThe first flight of privately developed Japanese rocket ended in a catastrophic failure seconds after liftoff March 12.
ArticleSpace One had been planning Japan’s first private-sector orbital launch with the debut of its small satellite launcher — this was also to be the maiden fligh...
