Fire at Rocket Test Site as Japan Tests New Rocket. No Casualties Reported

Japan was held as a part of the controversy as it was testing one of the first indigenous rockets which exploded right after the testing began. However, there were no casualties reported. According to the spectators, flames soared high heights, demolishing the long-awaited space program. The test was performed at a distant place, Kagoshima where the Epsilon S rocket was being tested.

Tanegashima Space Center was also covered in fumes as the severe explosion impacted the space center. "There was an abnormality during today's combustion test. We are trying to assess what happened," "No injuries have been reported at this point. The cause is also under investigation." claimed the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.

A daily newspaper discussed the JAXA’s plan regarding the launch of the space mission on Epsilon S which is an advanced model of the Epsilon. According to the report, they can't launch the mission anytime soon.

JAXA has been on the pivotal plan where they have introduced H3 rockets which will directly compete with SpaceX Falcon 9. The rocket was tested in February however, it blasted after the ignition failed. A top official from the JAXA claimed "Including the Epsilon S, the development of flagship rockets is extremely important for the independence of Japan's space development program."

Earlier this year, Japan launched its first unmanned vehicle on the lunar surface. Despite landing at a crooked angle, Japan was able to test the lunar surface's soft landing capabilities. Kairo’s rocket was also launched from Osaka which blasted seconds after the lift-off. The debris was found in surrounding areas of the coastal Wakayama region.