Earlier today, Japanese private space company Space One attempted to launch its rocket Kairos in hopes of becoming the first private entity in Japan to put a satellite in orbit. However, the rocket's automated system detected an anomaly five seconds after liftoff and triggered its self-destruct function. The company is currently investigating the incident to determine the cause of the anomaly.
The rocket was carrying payload for the Cabinet Satellite Intelligence Center, which collects and analyzes imagery information for the Japanese government. Space One is prepared to take up the next challenge