An explosion occurred during the test run of the new second stage solid rocket engine of Japan's "Epsilon" rocket
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(Observer Network News) According to the report of the NHK (NHK) on July 14, the Japan JAXA (JAXA) said that at 9:00 a.m
(Observer Network News) According to the report of the NHK (NHK) on July 14, the Japan JAXA (JAXA) said that at 9:00 a.m. that day, it conducted a ground combustion test of the second stage engine of the new Solid-propellant rocket "Epsilon S" (an improved version of "Epsilon") at the experimental site in Nendai City, Akita Prefecture Prefecture. However, a "combustion anomaly" occurred 57 seconds after ignition.

Explosion moment. Video screenshot
According to the report, around 9am on the 14th, people several kilometers away from the experimental site reported hearing an explosion.
According to the on-site video, the facility undergoing the experiment instantly emitted a huge flame, and black smoke billowed at the scene, emitting a loud explosion like sound. Firefighters have carried out firefighting operations. According to the police, as of the time of publication, there were no reports of casualties.

Explosion scene. NHK Video Screenshot
It is reported that "Epsilon" is a new type of Solid-propellant rocket developed in Japan to replace the M-5 solid rocket. It made its first test flight on September 14, 2013. The rocket weighs 91 tons and has a carrying capacity of 1.2 tons. Compared to the launch cost of the M-5 rocket of $70 million, its launch cost is only $38 million, a decrease of nearly half. The emergence of this rocket will help improve Japan's competitiveness in the international launch market.

Japanese Solid-propellant rocket "Epsilon" picture: Nikkei Chinese website
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