Japan's Space One rocket explodes after takeoff during its “inaugural launch.”

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Space One rocket in Japan explodes after takeoff during its “inaugural launch.” The Kairos rocket was attempting to make Space One the first Japanese company to put a satellite in orbit. (Reuters)

The 59 ft, four-stage solid-fuel rocket was launched from the Kii peninsula in western Japan. The rocket remains fell into nearby mountains and into the sea.

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