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Amid its aggressive maneuvers targeting Taiwan, China is also carrying out a silent invasion of Okinawa, Japan's southernmost prefecture. Watch in for more details!

China secretly trying to gain control of Japan's Okinawa

China's gameplan for 'Taiwan incursion'

China is secretly trying to gain control in Japan, specifically in Okinawa, which is just 750 kilometres from Taiwan and hosts a significant US military presence of nearly 30,000 troops.
Now, with propaganda and diplomatic outreach, Beijing is carrying out a &ldquo;silent invasion&rdquo; of the southernmost prefecture in Japan as it shapes the battlefield for a potential incursion.
Analysts believed that China was well aware that a Taiwanese invasion would prompt a swift response from US aircraft and warships, backed by Japanese forces, threatening the invasion fleet's northern flank. To counter this, China is reportedly seeking to neutralise this potential threat.
The Chinese assault, they say, is through the sowing of discord between residents and the national government by playing up economic problems in the nation&rsquo;s poorest prefecture as well as historical grievances over the annexation of what was then the independent kingdom of Ryukyu in 1879.
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<h2 dir="ltr">Spreading propaganda against the US military presence in Okinawa</h2>
Chinese state media frequently seized the opportunity to publicise misconduct by US military personnel and emphasise the disproportionate presence of US bases in Okinawa, which occupies only 0.6 per cent of Japan's land but hosts a staggering 70 per cent of US military bases in the country.
It also hosts some of the American military&rsquo;s most sophisticated weapons systems.
Taken together, these are the sort of wedges that serve to alienate native islanders and those they see as outsiders.
<h2 dir="ltr">Recruiting ethnic Chinese living in Okinawa to help them</h2>
According to the reports, mainland Chinese officials have been secretly recruiting ethnic Chinese residents in Okinawa to establish an underground police station, mirroring Beijing's clandestine operations in other countries worldwide.
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To add to the pressure, propaganda clips can be found across Chinese social media proclaiming that the majority of Okinawans favour independence.
A Japanese news magazine, Weekly Genda, revealed that China plans to establish a "Ryukuku Research Centre" at Dalian Maritime University, aiming to strengthen China's international claims to the Ryukyu Islands, which include Okinawa.
(With inputs from agencies)
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World: China's strategic manoeuvres in Okinawa reveal efforts to assert control near Taiwan, challenging the US military's significant presence of troops in the region.

China is secretly trying to gain control in Japan, specifically in Okinawa, which is just 750 kilometres from Taiwan and hosts a significant US military presence of nearly 30,000 troops. Now, with propaganda and diplomatic outreach, Beijing is carrying out a “silent invasion” of the southernmost prefecture in Japan as it shapes the battlefield for a potential incursion. Analysts believed that China was well aware that a Taiwanese invasion would prompt a swift response from US aircraft and warships, backed by Japanese forces, threatening the invasion fleet's northern flank. To counter this, China is reportedly seeking to neutralise this potential threat. The Chinese assault, they say, is through the sowing of discord between residents and the national government by playing up economic problems in the nation’s poorest prefecture as well as historical grievances over the annexation of what was then the independent kingdom of Ryukyu in 1879. Also read | Won’t allow Awami League to contest Bangladesh polls: Yunus’ adviser Spreading propaganda against the US military presence in Okinawa Chinese state media frequently seized the opportunity to publicise misconduct by US military personnel and emphasise the disproportionate presence of US bases in Okinawa, which occupies only 0.6 per cent of Japan's land but hosts a staggering 70 per cent of US military bases in the country. It also hosts some of the American military’s most sophisticated weapons systems. Taken together, these are the sort of wedges that serve to alienate native islanders and those they see as outsiders. Recruiting ethnic Chinese living in Okinawa to help them According to the reports, mainland Chinese officials have been secretly recruiting ethnic Chinese residents in Okinawa to establish an underground police station, mirroring Beijing's clandestine operations in other countries worldwide. Also read | Trump’s anti-DEI order grounds documentary on Tuskegee Airmen and female WWII pilots To add to the pressure, propaganda clips can be found across Chinese social media proclaiming that the majority of Okinawans favour independence. A Japanese news magazine, Weekly Genda, revealed that China plans to establish a "Ryukuku Research Centre" at Dalian Maritime University, aiming to strengthen China's international claims to the Ryukyu Islands, which include Okinawa. (With inputs from agencies)

China secretly trying to gain control in Japan, specifically in Okinawa, close to Taiwan

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The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Japan’s National Police Agency have said that a North Korean hacking group, TraderTraitor, stole cryptocurrency worth $308 million from Japan-based exchange DMM Bitcoin earlier this year in May.
TraderTraitor, known to be a part of Lazarus Group, targets multiple employees from the same organisation at the same time. The infamous Lazarus Group is allegedly linked to Pyongyang authorities and has been accused of hacking into Sony Pictures for mocking North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in the film The Interview.
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“The theft of cryptocurrency worth $308 million US dollars from the Japan-based cryptocurrency company DMM by North Korean cyber actors,” the FBI stated in a statement on Monday (Dec 23).
The North Korean cyber actors facilitated a “targeted social engineering” operation in which they pretended to be LinkedIn recruiters and contacted an employee at a Japan-based enterprise cryptocurrency wallet software company Ginco in late March.
They then sent a malicious code under the guise of a pre-employment test on a GitHub page, which allowed hackers to gain access to their system and impersonate the employee.
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In late May, the hackers manipulated a legitimate transaction request by a DMM employee. According to the FBI, the attack led to losses of 4,502.9 BTC, worth $308 million, which were transferred to TraderTraitor-controlled wallets.
“The FBI, National Police Agency of Japan, and other U.S. government and international partners will continue to expose and combat North Korea’s use of illicit activities—including cybercrime and cryptocurrency theft—to generate revenue for the regime,” the FBI added in its statement. 
According to a 2020 US military report, North Korea’s cyber-warfare agency, Bureau 121, has over 6,000 members operating from several countries. The program can be tracked back to at least the mid-1990s.
(With inputs from agencies)

The North Korean cyber actors facilitated a “targeted social engineering” operation in which they pretended to be LinkedIn recruiters and contacted an employee at a Japan-based enterprise cryptocurrency wallet software company Ginco in late March



Washington, United States The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Japan’s National Police Agency have said that a North Korean hacking group, TraderTraitor, stole cryptocurrency worth $308 million from Japan-based exchange DMM Bitcoin earlier this year in May. TraderTraitor, known to be a part of Lazarus Group, targets multiple employees from the same organisation at the same time. The infamous Lazarus Group is allegedly linked to Pyongyang authorities and has been accused of hacking into Sony Pictures for mocking North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in the film The Interview. Also read | Luxury brands to consider accepting crypto payments as bitcoin soars “The theft of cryptocurrency worth $308 million US dollars from the Japan-based cryptocurrency company DMM by North Korean cyber actors,” the FBI stated in a statement on Monday (Dec 23). The North Korean cyber actors facilitated a “targeted social engineering” operation in which they pretended to be LinkedIn recruiters and contacted an employee at a Japan-based enterprise cryptocurrency wallet software company Ginco in late March. They then sent a malicious code under the guise of a pre-employment test on a GitHub page, which allowed hackers to gain access to their system and impersonate the employee. Also read | Honda-Nissan merger: What you need to know In late May, the hackers manipulated a legitimate transaction request by a DMM employee. According to the FBI, the attack led to losses of 4,502.9 BTC, worth $308 million, which were transferred to TraderTraitor-controlled wallets. “The FBI, National Police Agency of Japan, and other U.S. government and international partners will continue to expose and combat North Korea’s use of illicit activities—including cybercrime and cryptocurrency theft—to generate revenue for the regime,” the FBI added in its statement. According to a 2020 US military report, North Korea’s cyber-warfare agency, Bureau 121, has over 6,000 members operating from several countries. The program can be tracked back to at least the mid-1990s. (With inputs from agencies)

North Korean cyber actors behind $308 million cryptocurrency heist, say US and Japan

The US&nbsp;Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Japan’s National Police Agency have said that a North Korean hacking group, TraderTraitor, stole&nbsp;cryptocurrency worth $308 million from Japan-based exchange DMM Bitcoin earlier this year in May.

TraderTraitor, known to be a part of Lazarus Group, targets multiple employees from the same organisation at the same time. The infamous Lazarus Group is allegedly linked to Pyongyang authorities and has been accused of hacking into Sony Pictures for mocking North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in the film The Interview.

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“The theft of cryptocurrency worth $308 million US dollars from the Japan-based cryptocurrency company DMM by North Korean cyber actors,” the FBI stated in a statement on Monday (Dec 23).

The North Korean cyber actors facilitated a “targeted social engineering” operation in which they pretended to be LinkedIn recruiters and contacted an employee at a Japan-based enterprise cryptocurrency wallet software company Ginco in late March.

They then sent a malicious code under the guise of a pre-employment test on a GitHub page, which allowed hackers to gain access to their system and impersonate the employee.

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In late May, the hackers manipulated a legitimate transaction request by a DMM employee. According to the FBI, the attack led to losses of 4,502.9 BTC, worth $308 million, which were transferred to TraderTraitor-controlled wallets.

“The FBI, National Police Agency of Japan, and other U.S. government and international partners will continue to expose and combat North Korea’s use of illicit activities—including cybercrime and cryptocurrency theft—to generate revenue for the regime,” the FBI added in its statement.&nbsp;

According to a 2020 US military report, North Korea’s cyber-warfare agency, Bureau 121, has over 6,000 members operating from several countries. The program can be tracked back to at least the mid-1990s.

(With inputs from agencies)

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Japan’s National Police Agency have said that a North Korean hacking group, TraderTraitor, stole cryptocurrency worth $308 million from Japan-based exchange DMM Bitcoin earlier this year in May.

The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Japan’s National Police Agency have said that a North Korean hacking group, TraderTraitor, stole cryptocurrency worth $308 million from Japan-based exchange DMM Bitcoin earlier this year in May. TraderTraitor, known to be a part of Lazarus Group, targets multiple employees from the same organisation at the same time. The infamous Lazarus Group is allegedly linked to Pyongyang authorities and has been accused of hacking into Sony Pictures for mocking North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in the film The Interview. Also read | Luxury brands to consider accepting crypto payments as bitcoin soars “The theft of cryptocurrency worth $308 million US dollars from the Japan-based cryptocurrency company DMM by North Korean cyber actors,” the FBI stated in a statement on Monday (Dec 23). The North Korean cyber actors facilitated a “targeted social engineering” operation in which they pretended to be LinkedIn recruiters and contacted an employee at a Japan-based enterprise cryptocurrency wallet software company Ginco in late March. They then sent a malicious code under the guise of a pre-employment test on a GitHub page, which allowed hackers to gain access to their system and impersonate the employee. Also read | Honda-Nissan merger: What you need to know In late May, the hackers manipulated a legitimate transaction request by a DMM employee. According to the FBI, the attack led to losses of 4,502.9 BTC, worth $308 million, which were transferred to TraderTraitor-controlled wallets. “The FBI, National Police Agency of Japan, and other U.S. government and international partners will continue to expose and combat North Korea’s use of illicit activities—including cybercrime and cryptocurrency theft—to generate revenue for the regime,” the FBI added in its statement. According to a 2020 US military report, North Korea’s cyber-warfare agency, Bureau 121, has over 6,000 members operating from several countries. The program can be tracked back to at least the mid-1990s. (With inputs from agencies)

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<meta content="uuid9jgwZRdXXslV" name="uuid"/>In March 2025, Fukushima City, which is known for its stern 'rubbish' rules, is set to implement stricter waste disposal rules and regulations. As per the new rules, people and businesses who do not adhere to the new waste sorting and disposal rules might get their names posted online.
This move aims to manage improper waste disposal, which has terrorised the city with rubbish lathered everywhere and crows attracted to it, according to the Fukushima Waste Reduction Promotion Division.
"The improper disposal of waste is a major concern as it deteriorates the living environment of local residents," the department told the BBC. 
<h2>Setting standards</h2>
Although many Japanese cities inspect rubbish bags and some name offending businesses, Fukushima set a standard to be the first to extend this policy to people. The initiative further reflects Japan's long-term dedication and commitment to reducing landfill use and promoting recycling. 
Fukushima Mayor Hiroshi Kohata stated, "There is nothing illegal about publicising malicious waste generators who do not abide by the rules and do not follow the city's guidance and advisory."
<h2>Rubbish to be scrutinised </h2>
As of now, workers are pasting warning stickers on incorrectly sorted bags, which the resident must re-sort before the next collection.
According to the new rules, any unsorted rubbish left over for a week will be scrutinised privately by city workers who will then trace offenders through the mail. Offenders will first receive a verbal warning followed by a written advisory and later public revelation of their names on the city's website if they fail to defer.
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<h4>Japan's nationwide push for recycling</h4>
&gt; Local authorities have initiated unique strategies to ensure compliance across the country.
&gt; The residents organise their waste into 45 categories in Kamikatsu as part of its zero-waste goal.
&gt; In Kagoshima people will have to write their names on rubbish bags.
&gt; In Chiba City an AI assistant was tested last year to help the residents with the waste organisation and disposal.
Although some privacy concerns have been brought up, the authorities ensured residents that inspections would be conducted privately.
The city aims to create a cleaner environment, instill a sense of responsibility, and proclaim cleanliness is next to godliness. 
(With inputs taken from agencies)

This move aims to manage improper waste disposal, which has terrorised the city with rubbish lathered everywhere with crows attracted to it, according to the Fukushima Waste Reduction Promotion Division.



Tokyo, Japan In March 2025, Fukushima City, which is known for its stern 'rubbish' rules, is set to implement stricter waste disposal rules and regulations. As per the new rules, people and businesses who do not adhere to the new waste sorting and disposal rules might get their names posted online. This move aims to manage improper waste disposal, which has terrorised the city with rubbish lathered everywhere and crows attracted to it, according to the Fukushima Waste Reduction Promotion Division. "The improper disposal of waste is a major concern as it deteriorates the living environment of local residents," the department told the BBC. Setting standards Although many Japanese cities inspect rubbish bags and some name offending businesses, Fukushima set a standard to be the first to extend this policy to people. The initiative further reflects Japan's long-term dedication and commitment to reducing landfill use and promoting recycling. Fukushima Mayor Hiroshi Kohata stated, "There is nothing illegal about publicising malicious waste generators who do not abide by the rules and do not follow the city's guidance and advisory." Rubbish to be scrutinised As of now, workers are pasting warning stickers on incorrectly sorted bags, which the resident must re-sort before the next collection. According to the new rules, any unsorted rubbish left over for a week will be scrutinised privately by city workers who will then trace offenders through the mail. Offenders will first receive a verbal warning followed by a written advisory and later public revelation of their names on the city's website if they fail to defer. Also Read: India annually generates over 3 lakh tonnes of waste from sanitary napkins and baby diapers: Report Japan's nationwide push for recycling > Local authorities have initiated unique strategies to ensure compliance across the country. > The residents organise their waste into 45 categories in Kamikatsu as part of its zero-waste goal. > In Kagoshima people will have to write their names on rubbish bags. > In Chiba City an AI assistant was tested last year to help the residents with the waste organisation and disposal. Although some privacy concerns have been brought up, the authorities ensured residents that inspections would be conducted privately. The city aims to create a cleaner environment, instill a sense of responsibility, and proclaim cleanliness is next to godliness. (With inputs taken from agencies)

Japan to set a new standard with stricter 'rubbish' rules by March 2025

In March 2025, Fukushima City, which is known for its stern 'rubbish' rules, is set to implement stricter waste disposal rules and regulations. As per the new rules, people and businesses who do not adhere to the new waste sorting and disposal rules might get their names posted online.

In March 2025, Fukushima City, which is known for its stern 'rubbish' rules, is set to implement stricter waste disposal rules and regulations. As per the new rules, people and businesses who do not adhere to the new waste sorting and disposal rules might get their names posted online. This move aims to manage improper waste disposal, which has terrorised the city with rubbish lathered everywhere and crows attracted to it, according to the Fukushima Waste Reduction Promotion Division. "The improper disposal of waste is a major concern as it deteriorates the living environment of local residents," the department told the BBC. Setting standards Although many Japanese cities inspect rubbish bags and some name offending businesses, Fukushima set a standard to be the first to extend this policy to people. The initiative further reflects Japan's long-term dedication and commitment to reducing landfill use and promoting recycling. Fukushima Mayor Hiroshi Kohata stated, "There is nothing illegal about publicising malicious waste generators who do not abide by the rules and do not follow the city's guidance and advisory." Rubbish to be scrutinised As of now, workers are pasting warning stickers on incorrectly sorted bags, which the resident must re-sort before the next collection. According to the new rules, any unsorted rubbish left over for a week will be scrutinised privately by city workers who will then trace offenders through the mail. Offenders will first receive a verbal warning followed by a written advisory and later public revelation of their names on the city's website if they fail to defer. Also Read: India annually generates over 3 lakh tonnes of waste from sanitary napkins and baby diapers: Report Japan's nationwide push for recycling > Local authorities have initiated unique strategies to ensure compliance across the country. > The residents organise their waste into 45 categories in Kamikatsu as part of its zero-waste goal. > In Kagoshima people will have to write their names on rubbish bags. > In Chiba City an AI assistant was tested last year to help the residents with the waste organisation and disposal. Although some privacy concerns have been brought up, the authorities ensured residents that inspections would be conducted privately. The city aims to create a cleaner environment, instill a sense of responsibility, and proclaim cleanliness is next to godliness. (With inputs taken from agencies)

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Space One, which is aiming to become Japan's first private firm to put a satellite into orbit, on Wednesday (Dec 18) said that its latest launch attempt for its rocket KAIROS has failed.
<h2>What happened?</h2>
Space One in a statement said that the rocket terminated its flight.
"Kairos was launched... but the rocket terminated its flight after judging that the achievement of its mission would be difficult," it said. The company also said that the details were under investigation.
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According to AFP news agency, television footage of the launch showed the slim white colour rocket blasting off and soaring to the skies before spiralling downwards in the distance.
There was no dramatic blast.
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This was the company's second failed launch attempt. In this attempt, the Kairos rocket was supposed to carry five satellites into orbit, including one from the Taiwan Space Agency and others designed by Japanese students and corporate ventures. 
<h2>Kairos' failures to launch</h2>
Previously, in March 2024, the 18-metre (60-foot) solid-fuel rocket Kairos, carrying a small government test satellite, blasted off from the Space One launch pad. However, just seconds later, a technical problem was detected and a self-destruct instruction was transmitted to the rocket. Soon after, the rocket erupted in flames with hundreds of spectators gathered nearby witnessing the dramatic scene.
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Along with the two failed attempts, Space One's Kairos also has two postponements.
The Kairos rocket was scheduled to blast off from the company's launch pad, dubbed Spaceport Kii, in the rural western region of Wakayama on Saturday (Dec 13). However, just 20 minutes before the scheduled launch, it was called off and rescheduled for 24 hours later - Sunday, only for the launch to be called off again.
(With inputs from agencies)

"Kairos was launched... but the rocket terminated its flight after judging that the achievement of its mission would be difficult," said Space One in a statement



Tokyo, Japan Space One, which is aiming to become Japan's first private firm to put a satellite into orbit, on Wednesday (Dec 18) said that its latest launch attempt for its rocket KAIROS has failed. What happened? Space One in a statement said that the rocket terminated its flight. "Kairos was launched... but the rocket terminated its flight after judging that the achievement of its mission would be difficult," it said. The company also said that the details were under investigation. Also read | Japanese private rocket firm Space One halts second launch attempt minutes before liftoff According to AFP news agency, television footage of the launch showed the slim white colour rocket blasting off and soaring to the skies before spiralling downwards in the distance. There was no dramatic blast. Watch video here: Video: Japanese startup company Space One's Kairos No. 2 rocket launch ended in failure today. The company announced after liftoff that it determined continued flight was not feasible so they initiated "flight termination measures."pic.twitter.com/SbDOHjhMwS https://t.co/0QITL0Ou3U — Jeffrey J. Hall ???? (@mrjeffu) December 18, 2024 × This was the company's second failed launch attempt. In this attempt, the Kairos rocket was supposed to carry five satellites into orbit, including one from the Taiwan Space Agency and others designed by Japanese students and corporate ventures. Kairos' failures to launch Previously, in March 2024, the 18-metre (60-foot) solid-fuel rocket Kairos, carrying a small government test satellite, blasted off from the Space One launch pad. However, just seconds later, a technical problem was detected and a self-destruct instruction was transmitted to the rocket. Soon after, the rocket erupted in flames with hundreds of spectators gathered nearby witnessing the dramatic scene. Also read | Japanese firm Space One's Kairos rocket launch delayed for third time amid weather woes Along with the two failed attempts, Space One's Kairos also has two postponements. The Kairos rocket was scheduled to blast off from the company's launch pad, dubbed Spaceport Kii, in the rural western region of Wakayama on Saturday (Dec 13). However, just 20 minutes before the scheduled launch, it was called off and rescheduled for 24 hours later - Sunday, only for the launch to be called off again. (With inputs from agencies)

Japanese space firm's Kairos rocket fails again: Falls from sky in latest setback. Watch video here

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Japanese space firm Space One KAIROS, aiming to become the nation's first private firm to put a satellite into orbit, postponed its second attempt on Sunday (Dec 14) by two days — a third in total. The company's first attempt ended in a mid-air explosion in March of this year and the second one on Saturday was postponed just minutes before the launch.
<h2>What happened?</h2>
According to local media, including national broadcaster NHK, weather conditions forced the postponement of the rocket launch for the second day running.
Tokyo-based Space One's Kairos rocket was originally scheduled to blast off from the company's launch pad, dubbed Spaceport Kii, in the rural western region of Wakayama at 11 am (0200 GMT). However, just 20 minutes before the scheduled launch, it was called off and rescheduled for 24 hours later - Sunday at 11 am.
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"During the final decision-making process for the launch, we analysed the weather conditions and determined that the wind speeds above an altitude of 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) were so strong that it was not suitable for launch," said Space One executive Kozo Abe on Saturday. 
In this attempt, the Kairos rocket was supposed to carry five satellites into orbit, including one from the Taiwan Space Agency and others designed by Japanese students and corporate ventures.
<h2>Kairos' first failed attempt</h2>
In March 2024, the 18-metre (60-foot) solid-fuel rocket Kairos, carrying a small government test satellite, blasted off from the Space One launch pad. 
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However, just seconds later, a technical problem was detected and a self-destruct instruction was transmitted to the rocket. Soon after, the rocket erupted in flames as hundreds of spectators gathered nearby and witnessed the dramatic scene.
If it had been successful, the company would have become the first private Japanese firm to put a satellite into orbit.
(With inputs from agencies)

According to local media, including national broadcaster NHK, weather conditions forced the postponement of the rocket launch for the second day running



Tokyo, Japan Japanese space firm Space One KAIROS, aiming to become the nation's first private firm to put a satellite into orbit, postponed its second attempt on Sunday (Dec 14) by two days — a third in total. The company's first attempt ended in a mid-air explosion in March of this year and the second one on Saturday was postponed just minutes before the launch. What happened? According to local media, including national broadcaster NHK, weather conditions forced the postponement of the rocket launch for the second day running. Tokyo-based Space One's Kairos rocket was originally scheduled to blast off from the company's launch pad, dubbed Spaceport Kii, in the rural western region of Wakayama at 11 am (0200 GMT). However, just 20 minutes before the scheduled launch, it was called off and rescheduled for 24 hours later - Sunday at 11 am. Also read | Japanese private rocket firm Space One halts second launch attempt minutes before liftoff "During the final decision-making process for the launch, we analysed the weather conditions and determined that the wind speeds above an altitude of 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) were so strong that it was not suitable for launch," said Space One executive Kozo Abe on Saturday. In this attempt, the Kairos rocket was supposed to carry five satellites into orbit, including one from the Taiwan Space Agency and others designed by Japanese students and corporate ventures. Kairos' first failed attempt In March 2024, the 18-metre (60-foot) solid-fuel rocket Kairos, carrying a small government test satellite, blasted off from the Space One launch pad. Also read | Plane crash that killed Malawi's VP Chilima caused by weather and human error: Report However, just seconds later, a technical problem was detected and a self-destruct instruction was transmitted to the rocket. Soon after, the rocket erupted in flames as hundreds of spectators gathered nearby and witnessed the dramatic scene. If it had been successful, the company would have become the first private Japanese firm to put a satellite into orbit. (With inputs from agencies)

Japanese firm Space One's Kairos rocket launch delayed for third time amid weather woes

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