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Japan’s Epsilon rocket explodes during engine test: Media
Japanese space agency’s rocket Epsilon S exploded during an engine test at Noshiro testing site in northern Japan, multiple media reported on Friday.
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The rocket exploded about one minute into the testing of the second stage of engine ignition, Kyodo news agency reported.
No injuries have been reported at the testing site, Kyodo said, citing the space agency.
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