Epsilon-S Solid-Fuel Rocket Explodes During Engine Trial In Japan - Reports
Fahad Shabbir (@FahadShabbir) Published July 14, 2023 | 06:20 AM
TOKYO (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 14th July, 2023) Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's Epsilon-S solid-fuel rocket has exploded during an engine trial at a testing site in northern Japan, the Jiji Press news agency reported Friday, citing the Ministry of education, Culture, sports, Science and Technology of Japan.
The explosion occurred during the testing of the second stage of engine ignition of Epsilon-S at a site in Akita Prefecture. The incident occurred early on Friday, approximately one minute after the engine was fired, the report said.
There are no immediate reports of casualties.
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