Due to a failure during the ascending process after launch, Japan had to implement long-range air detonation of the rocket. This failure caused the 8 satellites carried by the rocket to be destroyed.
As humans accelerate their exploration into space, rocket launches have greatly improved in terms of quantity and scale compared to the past. Therefore, during the rocket launch process, launch failures due to various reasons are often reported and are not uncommon.
So, why do we specifically talk about Japan's rocket launch failure this time? The reason is the expectation that Japan has placed on this Japanese main domestically produced small rocket, Epsilon.
Due to the demand in recent years, especially in the small carrier market, the demand for the aerospace market has increasingly tended to be low-cost, high-precision, fast launch and multi-mission. Therefore, the original intention of the development of the Japan Epsilon Rocket Project is to reduce launch costs and quotes on the market through the miniaturization of rockets. In the nearly 10 years since the first flight of
was successfully completed, it has transported 10 satellites into place through four successful launches. Judging from its offer, it saves almost half the cost compared to the previous Rockets. Although the cost is still several times higher than the neighbor next door, it is already quite considerable to save half of the cost.
Japanese netizens are even more proud of this rocket. In their minds, it is the "strongest in Asia" solid rocket . However, according to some data released by the Japanese side, compared with similar solid rockets, whether it has a large takeoff mass or a small carrying capacity, it is somewhat unsatisfactory. What’s more interesting is that its launch and takeoff quality has a cap on top and a back cover on the bottom. To put it bluntly, it means that it cannot fly if it is heavy or light if it is light, it cannot fly steadily. This does not mean that it is easy to be blown away by the wind, but it is easy to run away.
Military fans all know that satellite rockets and intercontinental missiles are technically and operationally connected, and the key is to see what they are equipped with. Therefore, there is a legend that Epsilon can be modified.
So is it this possibility? In fact, since the launch of this rocket adopts a vertical assembly method, the entire cycle takes two weeks from installation to testing to launch. Think about it, after such a long preparation time, there is no need to talk about rapid reactions. Whether you can keep up with the pace is a question.
's failure to launch this time is undoubtedly a blow to the Japanese rocket development. At present, the reason for the failure of Epsilon No. 6 aircraft is still under investigation. Not only was the live broadcast screen suspended at that time, but the live broadcast records on the relevant network were also deleted.
As for whether there was a secret filming in it, or whether there was any hidden information on the Japanese side, there has not been a latest report yet.
