"Kagoshima Rocket" first unit Falling without reaching the target altitude September 13 20:06

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The launch of the first Kagoshima rocket, which is being developed in Kagoshima, where the rocket launches are located, took place on the local coast in the afternoon of 13th. It did not reach the meter.

The “Kagoshima Rocket” is a project that started three years ago, from the design to the launch, to make use of the “regional advantage” of the launch site to promote regional development and human resource development as the space development by the private sector progresses. Local universities and companies are responsible for this.

The first aircraft completed was a small rocket with a total length of approximately 2.6 meters and a weight of approximately 22 kg. The first launch was at 2:15 pm on the 13th at the coast of Kappacho, Kagoshima Prefecture.

After the engine ignited, the rocket left the launch pad making a loud noise, but soon after the launch, it fell off the ascending orbit and dropped into the sea in seconds.

In addition, the rocket climbed up to about 20 meters and did not reach the target height of 400 meters.

Professor Hiroshi Katanoda of Kagoshima University, who is the representative of the development team, said, “We were able to experience everything from design to production and launch, although the results were inadequate. I want to work towards that. "