Space One - KAIROS

Launcher name	KAIROS
Launcher state	Operational, Development
First launch	2024
Launch delay	First announced launch: 2022
Launches	2
Performance	150 kg
Propellant type	Solid
Reusability	Not planned
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Entity name	Space One (Canon, IHI)
Oneliner	Space One is a launch service that uses small rockets. We will offer the world's shortest lead time from contractual engagement to launch as well as the world's most frequency launching schedule. With our dedicated launcher and launch site, we will minimize the cost of putting satellites into orbit and help further expand space businesses.
Notes	Space One's Kairos rocket explodes on inaugural flight after 5 seconds, 2024-03-13. Space One, whose Kairos solid rocket exploded seconds after liftoff earlier this month, was also selected under the JAXA-SMASH (JAXA-Small Satellite Rush Program) initiative, 2024-03-28. Japan is targeting a domestic launch capacity of approximately 30 institutional rockets and private rockets per year by the early 2030s. Preparing for a second launch of its Kairos rocket in December 2024. Second Kairos launch fails, 2024-12-18.
Funding	Yes
Country	Japan
Established	2017

Last modified: 2024-12-23

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