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Japanese startup Space One's 3rd rocket flight aborted

President Masakazu Toyoda of Space One Co. grimaces during a press conference in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on March 5, 2026, after the Japanese startup aborted the flight of its Kairos No. 3 rocket. The company was hoping to be the first Japanese private entity to put a satellite into orbit.

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Japanese startup Space One's 3rd rocket flight aborted

President Masakazu Toyoda of Space One Co. speaks at a press conference in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on March 5, 2026, after the Japanese startup aborted the flight of its Kairos No. 3 rocket following previous two failed attempts. The company was hoping to be the first Japanese private entity to put a satellite into orbit.

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Japanese startup Space One's 3rd rocket flight aborted

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the Kairos No. 3 rocket of Japanese startup Space One Co. lifting off from Space Port Kii in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on March 5, 2026. The company's bid to become the first private firm in the country to put a satellite into orbit failed, however, following two previous failed attempts.

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Japanese startup Space One's 3rd rocket flight aborted

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the Kairos No. 3 rocket of Japanese startup Space One Co. lifting off from Space Port Kii in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on March 5, 2026. The company's bid to become the first private firm in the country to put a satellite into orbit failed, however, following two previous failed attempts.

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Japanese startup Space One's 3rd rocket flight aborted

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the Kairos No. 3 rocket of Japanese startup Space One Co. lifting off from Space Port Kii in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on March 5, 2026. The company's bid to become the first private firm in the country to put a satellite into orbit failed, however, following two previous failed attempts.

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Japanese startup Space One's 3rd rocket flight aborted

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the Kairos No. 3 rocket of Japanese startup Space One Co. lifting off from Space Port Kii in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on March 5, 2026. The company's bid to become the first private firm in the country to put a satellite into orbit failed, however, following two previous failed attempts.

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Japanese startup Space One's 3rd rocket flight aborted

The Kairos No. 3 rocket of Japanese startup Space One Co. soars after its liftoff from Space Port Kii in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on March 5, 2026. The company's bid to become the first private firm in the country to put a satellite into orbit failed, however, following two previous failed attempts.

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Japanese startup Space One's 3rd rocket flight aborted

The Kairos No. 3 rocket of Japanese startup Space One Co. soars after its liftoff from Space Port Kii in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on March 5, 2026. The company's bid to become the first private firm in the country to put a satellite into orbit failed, however, following two previous failed attempts.

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Japanese startup Space One's 3rd rocket flight aborted

The Kairos No. 3 rocket of Japanese startup Space One Co. soars after its liftoff from Space Port Kii in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on March 5, 2026. The company's bid to become the first private firm in the country to put a satellite into orbit failed, however, following two previous failed attempts.

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Japanese startup Space One's 3rd rocket flight aborted

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the Kairos No. 3 rocket of Japanese startup Space One Co. soaring after its liftoff from Space Port Kii in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on March 5, 2026. The company's bid to become the first private firm in the country to put a satellite into orbit failed, however, following two previous failed attempts.

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Japanese startup Space One's 3rd rocket flight aborted

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the Kairos No. 3 rocket of Japanese startup Space One Co. lifting off from Space Port Kii in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on March 5, 2026. The company's bid to become the first private firm in the country to put a satellite into orbit failed, however, following two previous failed attempts.

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Japanese startup Space One's 3rd rocket flight aborted

The Kairos No. 3 rocket of Japanese startup Space One Co. soars after its liftoff from Space Port Kii in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on March 5, 2026. The company's bid to become the first private firm in the country to put a satellite into orbit failed, however, following two previous failed attempts.

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Japanese startup Space One's 3rd rocket flight aborted

Photo taken from a Kyodo News helicopter shows the Kairos No. 3 rocket of Japanese startup Space One Co. lifting off from Space Port Kii in Kushimoto in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on March 5, 2026. The company's bid to become the first private firm in the country to put a satellite into orbit failed, however, following two previous failed attempts.

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Total lunar eclipse

Composite photo shows a total lunar eclipse (from lower L to upper R) seen over Nichinan in Miyazaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on March 3, 2026.

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Total lunar eclipse

Composite photo shows a total lunar eclipse seen over Nichinan in Miyazaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on March 3, 2026.

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Total lunar eclipse

A total lunar eclipse is seen above Nichinan in Miyazaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on March 3, 2026.

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Total lunar eclipse

A total lunar eclipse is seen above Nichinan in Miyazaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on March 3, 2026.

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Total lunar eclipse

A total lunar eclipse is seen above Nichinan in Miyazaki Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on March 3, 2026.

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Ritual to pour holy water into river in Japan

Buddhist monks walk along the Onyu River in Obama, Fukui Prefecture, in central Japan, on March 2, 2026, after pouring holy water into the river during a ritual. It is believed that the water arrives in a well at Todai-ji temple in the western Japan city of Nara.

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Ritual to pour holy water into river in Japan

Buddhist monks hold a ritual to pour holy water into the Onyu River in Obama, Fukui Prefecture, in central Japan, on March 2, 2026. It is believed that the water arrives in a well at Todai-ji temple in the western Japan city of Nara.

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Ritual to pour holy water into river in Japan

Buddhist monks hold a ritual to pour holy water into the Onyu River in Obama, Fukui Prefecture, in central Japan, on March 2, 2026. The water arrives in a well at Todai-ji temple in the western Japan city of Nara.

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[Breaking News]Figure skating: Miura and Kihara

NARITA, Japan, Feb. 24 Kyodo - Japanese figure skaters Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara arrive at Narita airport in Chiba Prefecture, near Tokyo, on Feb. 24, 2026, after winning gold in the pairs event at the Milan Cortina Olympics. (Kyodo)

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team practices prior to a warm-up game against the Chunichi Dragons ahead of the World Baseball Classic at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani (L) of Japan's national baseball team smiles during a practice before a warm-up game against the Chunichi Dragons ahead of the World Baseball Classic at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team smiles during a practice before a warm-up game against the Chunichi Dragons ahead of the World Baseball Classic at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team smiles during a practice before a warm-up game against the Chunichi Dragons ahead of the World Baseball Classic at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani (L) of Japan's national baseball team smiles during a practice before a warm-up game against the Chunichi Dragons ahead of the World Baseball Classic at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team smiles during a practice before a warm-up game against the Chunichi Dragons ahead of the World Baseball Classic at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team smiles during a practice before a warm-up game against the Chunichi Dragons ahead of the World Baseball Classic at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team smiles during a practice before a warm-up game against the Chunichi Dragons ahead of the World Baseball Classic at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team plays catch prior to a warm-up game against the Chunichi Dragons ahead of the World Baseball Classic at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team plays catch prior to a warm-up game against the Chunichi Dragons ahead of the World Baseball Classic at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team practices throwing prior to a warm-up game against the Chunichi Dragons ahead of the World Baseball Classic at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team plays catch prior to a warm-up game against the Chunichi Dragons ahead of the World Baseball Classic at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team plays catch prior to a warm-up game against the Chunichi Dragons ahead of the World Baseball Classic at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team takes batting practice prior to a warm-up game against the Chunichi Dragons ahead of the World Baseball Classic at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team takes batting practice prior to a warm-up game against the Chunichi Dragons ahead of the World Baseball Classic at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team takes batting practice prior to a warm-up game against the Chunichi Dragons ahead of the World Baseball Classic at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team plays catch prior to a warm-up game against the Chunichi Dragons ahead of the World Baseball Classic at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team takes batting practice prior to a warm-up game against the Chunichi Dragons ahead of the World Baseball Classic at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team practices throwing prior to a warm-up game against the Chunichi Dragons ahead of the World Baseball Classic at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team takes batting practice prior to a warm-up game against the Chunichi Dragons ahead of the World Baseball Classic at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 28, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team takes batting practice prior to a warm-up game against the Chunichi Dragons ahead of the World Baseball Classic at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 28, 2026.

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Freestyle skiing: World Cup in Japan

Japan's Ikuma Horishima competes en route to beating Rasmus Stegfeldt of Sweden in the men's dual moguls final at the freestyle skiing World Cup in Nanto in Toyama Prefecture, central Japan, on March 1, 2026.

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Freestyle skiing: World Cup in Japan

Japan's Ikuma Horishima acknowledges the crowd after winning the men's dual moguls event at the freestyle skiing World Cup in Nanto in Toyama Prefecture, central Japan, on March 1, 2026.

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Freestyle skiing: World Cup in Japan

Japan's Ikuma Horishima (C) poses after winning the men's dual moguls event at the freestyle skiing World Cup in Nanto in Toyama Prefecture, central Japan, on March 1, 2026, alongside Rasmus Stegfeldt (L) of Sweden and Shima Kawaoka of Japan, who placed second and third, respectively.

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Freestyle skiing: World Cup in Japan

Japan's Ikuma Horishima competes en route to beating Rasmus Stegfeldt of Sweden in the men's dual moguls final at the freestyle skiing World Cup in Nanto in Toyama Prefecture, central Japan, on March 1, 2026.

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Fire festival at Kongobuji temple

Monks burn wooden tablets in a Buddhist rite during a fire festival held in front of Kongobuji temple located on World Heritage-listed Mt. Koya in Wakayama Prefecture, western Japan, on March 1, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team plays catch ahead of a World Baseball Classic tune-up game against the Chunichi Dragons at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 27, 2026.

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Baseball: Ohtani ahead of WBC

Shohei Ohtani of Japan's national baseball team plays catch ahead of a World Baseball Classic tune-up game against the Chunichi Dragons at Vantelin Dome Nagoya in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Feb. 27, 2026.