Japan: Space One Fails To Launch ‘Kairos’ Rocket For 2nd Time 4

Tokyo-based startup Space One lifted off its solid-fuel rocket 'Kairos No. 2' from Space Port Kii in Wakayama Prefecture on Wednesday, December 18, but announced that the second launch attempt failed mid-flight.

Space One rocket lifts off from private-sector launch pad

KUSHIMOTO, Japan, Dec. 18 Kyodo - The Kairos No. 2 rocket of Japanese startup Space One Co. soars after its liftoff from Space Port Kii, Japan's first private-sector launch pad, in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 18, 2024. The company's attempt to become the first private firm in the country to put a satellite into orbit failed, however, following its unsuccessful bid in March. (Kyodo)

Japan: Space One Fails To Launch ‘Kairos’ Rocket For 2nd Time 2

Tokyo-based startup Space One lifted off its solid-fuel rocket 'Kairos No. 2' from Space Port Kii in Wakayama Prefecture on Wednesday, December 18, but announced that the second launch attempt failed mid-flight.

Japan: Space One Fails To Launch ‘Kairos’ Rocket For 2nd Time 3

Tokyo-based startup Space One lifted off its solid-fuel rocket 'Kairos No. 2' from Space Port Kii in Wakayama Prefecture on Wednesday, December 18, but announced that the second launch attempt failed mid-flight.

Japan: Space One Fails To Launch ‘Kairos’ Rocket For 2nd Time

Tokyo-based startup Space One lifted off its solid-fuel rocket 'Kairos No. 2' from Space Port Kii in Wakayama Prefecture on Wednesday, December 18, but announced that the second launch attempt failed mid-flight.

Space One rocket lifts off from private-sector launch pad

Space One rocket lifts off from private-sector launch pad

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the Kairos No. 2 rocket of Japanese startup Space One Co. lifting off from Space Port Kii, the country's first private-sector launch pad, in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 18, 2024. The company's attempt to become the first private firm in Japan to put a satellite into orbit failed, however, following its unsuccessful bid in March.

Space One rocket lifts off from private-sector launch pad

Space One rocket lifts off from private-sector launch pad

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the Kairos No. 2 rocket of Japanese startup Space One Co. lifting off from Space Port Kii, the country's first private-sector launch pad, in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 18, 2024. The company's attempt to become the first private firm in Japan to put a satellite into orbit failed, however, following its unsuccessful bid in March.

Space One rocket lifts off from private-sector launch pad

Space One rocket lifts off from private-sector launch pad

The Kairos No. 2 rocket of Japanese startup Space One Co. soars after its liftoff from Space Port Kii, Japan's first private-sector launch pad, in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 18, 2024. The company's attempt to become the first private firm in the country to put a satellite into orbit failed, however, following its unsuccessful bid in March.

Space One rocket lifts off from private-sector launch pad

Space One rocket lifts off from private-sector launch pad

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the Kairos No. 2 rocket of Japanese startup Space One Co. soaring after its liftoff from Space Port Kii, Japan's first private-sector launch pad, in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 18, 2024. The company's attempt to become the first private firm in the country to put a satellite into orbit failed, however, following its unsuccessful bid in March.

Space One rocket lifts off from private-sector launch pad

Space One rocket lifts off from private-sector launch pad

The Kairos No. 2 rocket of Japanese startup Space One Co. soars after its liftoff from Space Port Kii, Japan's first private-sector launch pad, in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 18, 2024. The company's attempt to become the first private firm in the country to put a satellite into orbit failed, however, following its unsuccessful bid in March.

Space One rocket lifts off from private-sector launch pad

Space One rocket lifts off from private-sector launch pad

The Kairos No. 2 rocket of Japanese startup Space One Co. soars after its liftoff from Space Port Kii, Japan's first private-sector launch pad, in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 18, 2024. The company's attempt to become the first private firm in the country to put a satellite into orbit failed, however, following its unsuccessful bid in March.

Space One rocket lifts off from private-sector launch pad

Space One rocket lifts off from private-sector launch pad

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the Kairos No. 2 rocket of Japanese startup Space One Co. soaring after its liftoff from Space Port Kii, Japan's first private-sector launch pad, in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 18, 2024. The company's attempt to become the first private firm in the country to put a satellite into orbit failed, however, following its unsuccessful bid in March.

Space One rocket lifts off from private-sector launch pad

Space One rocket lifts off from private-sector launch pad

The Kairos No. 2 rocket of Japanese startup Space One Co. soars after its liftoff from Space Port Kii, Japan's first private-sector launch pad, in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 18, 2024. The company's attempt to become the first private firm in the country to put a satellite into orbit failed, however, following its unsuccessful bid in March.

Japan startup Space One postpones rocket launch

KUSHIMOTO, Japan, Dec. 14 Kyodo - Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Dec. 14, 2024, shows the 18-meter-long solid-fuel Kairos No. 2 rocket at the commercial spaceport in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan. Space One Co., which aims to become the first Japanese firm to put a satellite into orbit, said the same day it had postponed the launch of the rocket due to strong winds.

Japan startup Space One postpones rocket launch

Japan startup Space One postpones rocket launch

People wait for the launch of the solid-fuel Kairos No. 2 rocket in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 14, 2024. Space One Co., which aims to become the first Japanese firm to put a satellite into orbit, said later in the day that it had postponed the launch due to strong winds.

Japan startup Space One postpones rocket launch

Japan startup Space One postpones rocket launch

People wait for the launch of the solid-fuel Kairos No. 2 rocket in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on Dec. 14, 2024. Space One Co., which aims to become the first Japanese firm to put a satellite into orbit, said later in the day that it had postponed the launch due to strong winds.

Japan startup Space One postpones rocket launch

Japan startup Space One postpones rocket launch

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Dec. 14, 2024, shows the 18-meter-long solid-fuel Kairos No. 2 rocket at the commercial spaceport in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan. Space One Co., which aims to become the first Japanese firm to put a satellite into orbit, said the same day it had postponed the launch of the rocket due to strong winds.

Japan startup Space One postpones rocket launch

Japan startup Space One postpones rocket launch

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Dec. 14, 2024, shows the 18-meter-long solid-fuel Kairos No. 2 rocket at the commercial spaceport in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan. Space One Co., which aims to become the first Japanese firm to put a satellite into orbit, said the same day it had postponed the launch of the rocket due to strong winds.

Japan startup Space One postpones rocket launch

Japan startup Space One postpones rocket launch

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter on Dec. 14, 2024, shows the 18-meter-long solid-fuel Kairos No. 2 rocket at the commercial spaceport in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan. Space One Co., which aims to become the first Japanese firm to put a satellite into orbit, said the same day it had postponed the launch of the rocket due to strong winds.

Japan's Space One rocket "Kairos" just before launch

Japan's Space One rocket "Kairos" just before launch

Tawara Beach just before the launch of the Japan's Space One rocket "Kairos" =Date:March 8, 2024, Place: Wakayama

Japan's Space One rocket "Kairos" just before launch

Japan's Space One rocket "Kairos" just before launch

Tawara Beach just before the launch of the Japan's Space One rocket "Kairos" =Date:March 8, 2024, Place: Wakayama

Japan's Space One rocket "Kairos" just before launch

Japan's Space One rocket "Kairos" just before launch

Tawara Beach just before the launch of the Japan's Space One rocket "Kairos" =Date:March 8, 2024, Place: Wakayama

Japan's Space One rocket "Kairos" just before launch

Japan's Space One rocket "Kairos" just before launch

Tawara Beach just before the launch of the Japan's Space One rocket "Kairos" =Date:March 8, 2024, Place: Wakayama

Rocket "Kairos" just before launch

Rocket "Kairos" just before launch

Tawara Beach just before the launch of the Japan's Space One rocket "Kairos" =Date:March 8, 2024, Place: Wakayama

Space One rocket explodes after liftoff

NACHIKATSUURA, Japan, March 13 Kyodo - Masakazu Toyoda, president of Space One Co., attends a press conference in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on March 13, 2024, after its satellite-carrying Kairos rocket exploded shortly after liftoff from Japan's first commercial launch site in Kushimoto in the prefecture.(Kyodo)

[Breaking News]Space One rocket explodes after liftoff

NACHIKATSUURA, Japan, March 13 Kyodo - Masakazu Toyoda, president of Space One Co., attends a press conference in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on March 13, 2024, after its satellite-carrying Kairos rocket exploded shortly after liftoff from Japan's first commercial launch site in Kushimoto in the prefecture.(Kyodo)

[Breaking News]Space One rocket explodes after liftoff

KUSHIMOTO, Japan, March 13 Kyodo -Video taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a satellite-carrying Kairos rocket exploding shortly after liftoff from Japan's first commercial launch site in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on March 13, 2024. Space One Co. was aiming to become the first private Japanese firm to place a satellite into orbit.(Kyodo)

Space One rocket explodes after liftoff

Space One rocket explodes after liftoff

Masakazu Toyoda, president of Space One Co., attends a press conference in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on March 13, 2024, after its satellite-carrying Kairos rocket exploded shortly after liftoff from Japan's first commercial launch site in Kushimoto in the prefecture.

Space One rocket explodes after liftoff

Space One rocket explodes after liftoff

Masakazu Toyoda (front), president of Space One Co., bows in apology during a press conference in Nachikatsuura, Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on March 13, 2024, after its satellite-carrying Kairos rocket exploded shortly after liftoff from Japan's first commercial launch site in Kushimoto in the prefecture.

Space One rocket explodes after liftoff

Space One rocket explodes after liftoff

Masakazu Toyoda, president of Space One Co. attends a press conference on March 13, 2024, after its satellite-carrying Kairos rocket exploded shortly after liftoff from Japan's first commercial launch site in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan.

Space One rocket explodes after liftoff

Space One rocket explodes after liftoff

Photo taken on March 13, 2024, shows a satellite-carrying Kairos rocket exploding shortly after liftoff from Japan's first commercial launch site in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan. Space One Co. was aiming to become the first private Japanese firm to place a satellite into orbit.

Space One rocket explodes after liftoff

Space One rocket explodes after liftoff

Photo taken on March 13, 2024, shows a satellite-carrying Kairos rocket exploding shortly after liftoff from Japan's first commercial launch site in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan. Space One Co. was aiming to become the first private Japanese firm to place a satellite into orbit.

Space One rocket explodes after liftoff

Space One rocket explodes after liftoff

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a satellite-carrying Kairos rocket exploding shortly after liftoff from Japan's first commercial launch site in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on March 13, 2024. Space One Co. was aiming to become the first private Japanese firm to place a satellite into orbit.

Japan: Space One’s Solid-Fuel Rocket ‘Kairos’ Explodes Just After Liftoff 4

Tokyo-based startup Space One failed to become Japan's first private firm to put a satellite into orbit when its four-stage solid-fuel rocket 'Kairos' burst into flames just after liftoff.

Japan: Space One’s Solid-Fuel Rocket ‘Kairos’ Explodes Just After Liftoff 3

Tokyo-based startup Space One failed to become Japan's first private firm to put a satellite into orbit when its four-stage solid-fuel rocket 'Kairos' burst into flames just after liftoff.

Japan: Space One’s Solid-Fuel Rocket ‘Kairos’ Explodes Just After Liftoff

Tokyo-based startup Space One failed to become Japan's first private firm to put a satellite into orbit when its four-stage solid-fuel rocket 'Kairos' burst into flames just after liftoff.

Japan: Space One’s Solid-Fuel Rocket ‘Kairos’ Explodes Just After Liftoff 2

Tokyo-based startup Space One failed to become Japan's first private firm to put a satellite into orbit when its four-stage solid-fuel rocket 'Kairos' burst into flames just after liftoff.

Space One rocket explodes after liftoff

Space One rocket explodes after liftoff

Spectators watch a satellite-carrying Kairos rocket exploding shortly after liftoff from Japan's first commercial launch site in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on March 13, 2024. Space One Co. was aiming to become the first private Japanese firm to place a satellite into orbit.

Space One rocket explodes after liftoff

Space One rocket explodes after liftoff

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a satellite-carrying Kairos rocket exploding shortly after liftoff from Japan's first commercial launch site in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on March 13, 2024. Space One Co. was aiming to become the first private Japanese firm to place a satellite into orbit.

Space One rocket explodes after liftoff

Space One rocket explodes after liftoff

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a satellite-carrying Kairos rocket exploding shortly after liftoff from Japan's first commercial launch site in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on March 13, 2024. Space One Co. was aiming to become the first private Japanese firm to place a satellite into orbit.

Space One rocket explodes after liftoff

Space One rocket explodes after liftoff

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a satellite-carrying Kairos rocket exploding shortly after liftoff from Japan's first commercial launch site in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on March 13, 2024. Space One Co. was aiming to become the first private Japanese firm to place a satellite into orbit.

Space One rocket explodes after liftoff

Space One rocket explodes after liftoff

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows a satellite-carrying Kairos rocket exploding shortly after liftoff from Japan's first commercial launch site in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on March 13, 2024. Space One Co. was aiming to become the first private Japanese firm to place a satellite into orbit.

Air Water's 8K surgical video imaging system "Micro 8

Air Water's 8K surgical video imaging system "Micro 8

Air Water will launch the 8K surgical video microscope system "Micro 8 = Photo" on September 2nd. The system visualizes objects one-tenth the size of a hair, and can be used in surgeries such as stitching together micro blood vessels and lymph vessels. Lenses with different focal lengths can be exchanged according to the surgical technique, enabling fine surgical operations. The selling price starts at 65 million yen. The company expects to sell 100 units (including rentals) in the next three years. This product is combined with a 70-inch 8K large monitor to ensure 300x magnification and a wide field of view. Dr. Eiji Kobayashi of Keio University School of Medicine, who was involved in the development of the device, said, "It will enable us to sew nerves and blood vessels that could not be sewn before. It is a product that will jump into the field of surgery that has been impossible until now. (Photo taken on August 22, 2019, location unknown, credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images)