Japanese Private Rocket ‘MOMO’ Fails on Third Launch Attempt
Japan’s private rocket ‘MOMO’, developed by space startup Space One, failed to reach its target altitude during its third launch attempt on March 5, 2026. This marks another setback for the company, which has experienced similar issues in its previous two launch tests. The latest attempt had garnered significant attention as the company aimed to demonstrate its capabilities in the burgeoning private space sector.
While the exact cause of this latest failure is still under investigation, Space One is reportedly analyzing the telemetry data collected immediately after liftoff. The company’s ambitious goal is to provide more cost-effective access to space with its domestically developed small rockets. This repeated failure highlights the significant technical hurdles faced by Japanese private space enterprises as the global space race intensifies.
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