The Japan small rocket "Epsilon" No. 6 failed to launch on May 6.
JAXA concluded that the pipe that feeds fuel to the device that controls the orientation of the rocket was blocked by another part and did not operate sufficiently. The rubber membrane attached to the inside of the fuel tank connected to the piping was torn off and sucked into the piping and blocked from verification using simulated equipment and manufacturing data of parts. For the first Epsilon S rocket, which is scheduled to be launched next fiscal year, measures will be taken to improve reliability.