Japan: Rocket Engine Explodes During Test

Japan: Rocket Engine Explodes During Test Officials have reported that the most recent rocket engine of Japan’s space agency suffered an explosion during a test on Friday. No injuries were reported in the incident, which occurred approximately one minute into the ground test for the second-stage engine. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency stated that the Noshiro Testing Center in Akita Prefecture is working on the Epsilon S, designed as an upgrade to the current Epsilon series, with the aim of bolstering the nation’s position in the expanding satellite launch market. Subscribe to RT Источник: RT News