"There was an abnormality during today's combustion test. We are trying to assess what happened," JAXA stated, emphasizing the seriousness of the incident.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi highlighted, "The development of flagship rockets is extremely important for the independence of Japan's space development program," underscoring the incident's implications.
Footage showed flames and smoke rising from the site, indicating a significant explosion shortly after the test commenced, which occurred at 8:30 a.m. local time.
Asahi Shimbun reported that JAXA's goal to launch the Epsilon S rocket by March 2025 is now "practically impossible," reflecting ongoing difficulties in Japan's space initiatives.
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