The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) conducted a ground test of the engine for its Epsilon S small rocket on Thursday. This followed two previous failures in similar tests in recent years. The test of the 27-meter-long solid-fuel rocket was

2026-07-23

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) conducted a ground test of the engine for its Epsilon S small rocket on Thursday. This followed two previous failures in similar tests in recent years. The test of the 27-meter-long solid-fuel rocket was completed as planned. Japan's last successful launch of an Epsilon series rocket was in 2021.