スペースワン株式会社
Space One is a Japanese aerospace manufacturer, orbital launch service provider, and spaceport operator specializing in space transportation services for small satellites. Founded in 2018 with investments from companies like Canon Electronics and IHI Aerospace, Space One aims to offer frequent, low-cost launch services with its KAIROS rocket from its private Spaceport Kii. Though its inaugural launch in March 2024 failed, the company is working to provide flexible launch options to meet the growing demand for small satellite launches.
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Space One was selected under the JAXA-SMASH initiative despite its Kairos solid rocket exploding seconds after liftoff earlier 2024-03.
The Kairos rocket, built by Japanese company Space One, exploded about five seconds after liftoff at 10:01 p.m. Eastern from Spaceport Kii on the southern part of Honshu.
Space One attributed the 2024-03-09 launch delays to a ship operating in restricted waters offshore.
Space ONE’s Kairos four-stage light-lift solid rocket will attempt to reach orbit as soon as 2024-03-13 Japan time.
Space One’s satellite will be carried into space on a Kairos solid fuel rocket launched from Space Port Kii on Friday, 2024-03-08.
Space One is planning a small launch vehicle capable of placing 150 kg into sun-synchronous orbit with a first launch targeted for 2021.