JAXA conducted a ground test of the Epsilon S small rocket's engine on Thursday; the 27-meter solid-fuel vehicle's test completed as scheduled. The rocket had recorded two consecutive failures in similar tests in recent years. Japan's last successful Epsilon-series launch was in 2021.

2026-07-23

JAXA conducted a ground test of the Epsilon S small rocket's engine on Thursday; the 27-meter solid-fuel vehicle's test completed as scheduled. The rocket had recorded two consecutive failures in similar tests in recent years. Japan's last successful Epsilon-series launch was in 2021.