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🚨BREAKING! Japan's SpaceOne KAIROS Rocket Launch Ends In Failure🚨 Space One’s KAIROS No. 3 rocket suffered an anomaly during first stage flight following liftoff on March 5, 2026 at 11:10 a.m. local time from the Kii Spaceport in Japan. According to the company, the vehicle experienced a major issue during ascent which led teams to determine that mission success was no longer possible. Flight controllers then activated the Flight Termination System (FTS) to safely end the mission. Video from the launch shows an explosion during first stage flight, after which the rocket began spinning out of control before breaking apart. Space One released the following statement: “Kairos No. 3 was launched on March 5, 2026, at 11:10:00 a.m., but we determined that mission success was difficult and implemented flight termination measures. Details are currently under investigation.” This marks another setback for the KAIROS launch vehicle, as the company continues working toward establishing Japan’s first private orbital launch capability.
The Launch Pad94,933 次观看 • 4 个月前
🚨 Artemis II Closeout Crew Arrive At Pad 🚨 NASA’s Artemis II closeout crew has entered the White Room inside the crew access arm at Launch Pad 39B. This specialized team will now secure the Orion spacecraft and ensure all access points are properly configured before simulated crew ingress operations. FOLLOW for latest Artemis II Update!
The Launch Pad44,818 次观看 • 5 个月前
🚨 Artemis II LAS Hatch Closed Successfully- Pad Clear Next!🚨 NASA teams have now closed the Launch Abort System (LAS) hatch on Orion during today’s Artemis II rehearsal at Launch Complex 39B, simulating the final moments of launch day pad operations. The LAS hatch provides access to the Orion crew module through the abort tower and must be securely sealed before launch. This system is designed to rapidly pull the astronauts away from the rocket in the event of an emergency during ascent; meaning hatch integrity is directly tied to crew safety. After closure, the closeout crew: • Verified mechanical seals • Checked environmental conditions inside the spacecraft • Performed leak checks • Confirmed Orion is properly configured for flight operations Securing this hatch is a major milestone and indicates the spacecraft is now essentially in its launch configuration. Next, once all inspections are complete, the closeout crew will depart the pad, leaving the rocket and spacecraft to continue through the countdown just as they would on launch day.
The Launch Pad10,989 次观看 • 5 个月前
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