Japan aborts Epsilon S rocket test

Japan’s Epsilon S Rocket Test Ends in Fiery Explosion, Marking Another Big Setback
The Epsilon S rocket was supposed to launch early next year, but the recent blast will likely delay its debut by several months.
Japan's space agency halts Epsilon S rocket engine test after fire
Japan's space agency aborted an engine test for the Epsilon S rocket on Tuesday following a fire at the test site, a failure that could push the rocket's debut launch beyond the March-end target and cause further delays in the national space programme.
Japanese Rocket Epsilon S’ Engine Explodes for the Second Time During Testing
An explosion occurred during a test of the second-stage engine for Japan's Epsilon S rocket on November 26, according to officials. The engine failure, which took place at the Tanegashima Space Center,
Explosive Setback for Japan's Epsilon S Rocket
Japan's space agency, JAXA, faced a setback when the Epsilon S rocket engine test exploded, likely delaying its debut launch beyond March. The explosion occurred 49 seconds after ignition during a test at the Tanegashima Space Center,
The engine of Japan's flagship new small rocket explodes during a test for a second time
The engine for a flagship new small Japanese rocket has burst into flames during a combustion test, but there was no injury or damage to the outside, officials said
Rocket Engine Fire Stalls Japan’s Ambitions to Launch Satellites
Japan is off to a shaky start in its efforts to break into the space rocket market dominated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX.
Epsilon S Rocket Engine Explodes For Second Time: Can Its Space Program Overcome This Setback?
Japan's Epsilon S rocket engine exploded for the second time during testing, raising doubts about its March 2025 debut. Investigations are underway to determine the cause of the failures.
Rocket Engine Ends In Fiery Explosion During Test In Japan; Watch
Japan's another rocket engine test ended in a failure. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency ( JAXA) on Tuesday was testing an Epsilon S rocket engine when it exploded at the Tanegashima Space Center in southwestern Japan.
New Japanese rocket engine explodes during testing for 2nd time in 16 months
An engine hot fire test for the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's new Epsilon S rocket ended prematurely when the engine caught fire and exploded.
Japan's New Space Rocket Engine Explodes Again
A second failure in a row raises concern about the progress of the Epsilon S rocket, whose debut is expected next year.
Japanese Rocket Engine Bursts Into Flames During Test
An engine for a new Japanese rocket burst into flames on Tuesday during a combustion test, according to reports. The incident involved the Epsilon S engine and resulted in an explosion with significant smoke,
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Japan Space Agency Halts Epsilon S Rocket Launch Due To Massive Fire At Site
That was one in a string of failures for the country's space agency JAXA, including launch attempts for its ...
Japan's Space Agency Halts Epsilon S Rocket Engine Test After Explosion
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's space agency has halted an engine combustion test of its Epsilon S rocket, a spokesperson said on ...