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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

Rocket being developed by Japan's space agency explodes during testing but no injuries reported

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A rocket being developed by the Japanese space agency exploded during testing on Friday, but there were no reports of injuries, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency said.

The cause of the accident at the facility in Akita Prefecture, northeastern Japan, was still being investigated, the agency, JAXA, said. It was unclear and when testing for the Epsilon S rocket could resume.

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