Rocket Launch Failures by Space One and Russia
Space One launched a rocket that exploded seconds into its ascent, Japan's first-ever private firm to put a satellite into orbit. Russia's second attempt to test-launch a new heavy-lift rocket from its Far Eastern space complex was also aborted. The launch was to be the fourth for the Angara-A5 rocket, which has been developed to replace the Soviet-designed Proton rockets.
Key Points
- Space One rocket exploded seconds into ascent
- Russia's second attempt to test-launch new heavy-lift rocket was aborted
- Angara-A5 rocket launch canceled due to pressurization system failure
- Vostochny spaceport used for Angara launches
- Construction of Vostochny spaceport has been delayed
Cons
- Rocket explosion resulted in failure to put satellite into orbit
- Aborted launch of heavy-lift rocket from Russia