Tokyo, 26 November (Hindustan Reporter). Japan’s space agency ‘Aerospace Exploration’ (JAXA) halted testing of the Epsilon S rocket engine after a fire at the Tanegashima Space Center in southwestern Japan. The launch of the S rocket engine was to take place at the end of March next year. Due to this failure this launch may now be delayed. According to the Japan Today newspaper, the explosion occurred shortly after ground combustion testing of the engine began at the Tanegashima Space Center. The engine test encountered a combustion abnormality 49 seconds after ignition. JAXA will thoroughly investigate the causes of the problem and consider measures, Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said at a regular press briefing. Top government spokesman Hayashi said rocket development is vital to ensuring the autonomy of Japan’s space program. Notably, JAXA has partnered with heavy machinery manufacturer IHI to develop the Epsilon S, the next generation in the Epsilon solid-fuel small rocket series. Has partnered with the aerospace unit. An Aerospace spokesperson said the company is investigating the cause.
Hindusthan News / Mukund
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