Japanese space rocket EXPLODES in huge fireball moments after take-off in botched satellite launch

A ROCKET attempting to put a satellite into orbit exploded just seconds after lift-off in Japan. Fiery debris and huge plumes of smoke filled the air after Space One's botched launch of its Kairos rocket. Read more: Watch moment Japanese space rocket EXPLODES in massive fireball moments after take-off in botched satellite launch The Sun delivers breaking news, latest gossip and incredible exclusives around the world with hubs in London, New York, Scotland and Ireland. Covering topics from news, money and sport along with our famous Fabulous Magazine, The Sun is the biggest news brand in the UK and one of the fastest growing news sites in the US. Stay tuned for video clips across the biggest news stories and segments from The Sun’s expert journalists. Become a Sun Subscriber and hit the bell to be the first to know. Read The Sun: Like The Sun on Facebook: Follow The Sun on X: Follow The Sun on TikTok: @thesun Subscribe to The Sun on Snapchat: #thesun #japan