<ul><li>Japanese start-up Space One aborted the launch of its debut rocket for the second time about three minutes after launch on Wednesday.</li><li>The Kairos No. 2 rocket self-destructed after reaching an altitude of more than 100 km and entering space.</li><li>The rocket detected abnormalities in the first-stage engine nozzle control and its trajectory, triggering the self-destruct.</li><li>Japan is trying to set up regular launches by private companies to provide an inexpensive way to launch satellites into space in competition with the US space industry.</li></ul>

Japanese Space Start-Up Destroys Second Rocket After Launch

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