Media reported the delayed launch of Japan's first private Kairos rocket

Japan's private Space One company has postponed the launch of a Kairos rocket carrying five satellites, scheduled for 11:00 (5:00 Moscow time), due to strong winds. A new launch time has not been announced. This was reported by The Japan News (JN) on December 14.

The Tokyo-based startup did not specify why it made this decision. If the firm succeeded in the launch, it would be the first time it has sent a rocket developed independently of the government. The launch was planned from the company's own site located in Wakayama Prefecture.

Space One, headquartered in Tokyo, has been developing the rocket since 2018.

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On March 13 this year, Japan's first privately owned rocket exploded immediately after launch. The Kairos flight lasted only a few seconds. The failed launch was carried out by Space One. The rocket was carrying a government satellite weighing about 100 kilograms.

Shortly before, on March 9, the launch of a private Kairos rocket was also postponed. It was supposed to take place at 11:01 (05:01 Moscow time), but after the final countdown, the rocket did not budge. A few minutes later, it was reported that the launch was postponed until 11:17 (05:17 Moscow time). However, even then the rocket did not fly.