Japan's space agency halts Epsilon S rocket engine 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 Explosion
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan's space agency has halted an engine combustion test of its Epsilon S rocket, a spokesperson said on Tuesday, after a fire broke out at the test site, 16 months after another failed engine test derailed Japan's small rocket development.
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.
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
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,
Japan’s New Flagship Small Rocket Blows Up Yet Again
The engine of Japan's flagship small rocket, the Epsilon S, blew up and burst into flames during a combustion test on Tuesday.
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.
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,
Video: Japanese rocket Epsilon S explodes during key engine test
The incident occurred just 49 seconds after ignition during a combustion test of the rocket's second-stage motor.
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.
New Japanese rocket engine explodes during testing for 2nd time in 16 months
We will take advantage of this opportunity to develop a more reliable rocket." A test of an engine for Japan's upcoming Epsilon rocket ended in an explosion on Tuesday (Nov. 26), the second time in less than two years that this engine has met an untimely end during testing.
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Japan Space Agency Halts Epsilon S Rocket Launch Due To Massive Fire At Site
A major fire erupted Tuesday at a Japan space agency site as it tested a solid-fuel Epsilon S rocket, television footage ...
Japan's space agency halts Epsilon S rocket engine test after fire
Japan's space agency has halted an engine combustion test of its Epsilon S rocket, a spokesperson said on Tuesday, after a ...
Fire breaks out at Japan space agency's Tanegashima Center, no injuries reported
Towering balls of fire and white fumes rose from the Tanegashima Space Center, according to the footage from national ...