Japan's space agency aborts Epsilon S rocket test after fire DW 11/26/2024
Briefly

"There was an abnormality during today's combustion test. We are trying to assess what happened," JAXA said, emphasizing the urgency and seriousness of the situation.
"JAXA will conduct a thorough investigation into the cause of the problem and consider countermeasures," said Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi, highlighting the importance of addressing the incident.
The Asahi Shimbun newspaper reported that JAXA's plan to launch the Epsilon S the successor to the Epsilon by March 2025 was now practically impossible, illustrating the severe impact on future plans.
Japan's space program has faced several setbacks, including failed launch attempts for its next-generation H3 launch system, indicating a series of ongoing challenges.
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