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Commercial rocket trying to put a satellite into orbit explodes moments after liftoff in Japan

TOKYO (AP) — A commercial rocket trying to put a satellite into orbit was intentionally exploded shortly after liftoff Wednesday morning in central Japan following a problem that’s still under investigation. Space One was aiming to be Japan’s first private sector success at putting a satellite into orbit. Online video showed the Kairos rocket blasting off in a mountainous area …

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