Dossier
satellite launch
Coverage of satellite launch in the Nexus archive.
- Blue Origin rocket explodes on the launch pad during an engine-firing test
Blue Origin's rocket exploded during an engine-firing test on the launch pad, as reported in the article. The incident occurred ahead of a planned satellite launch scheduled for next week.
- Japanese rocket part came unglued, leading to mission failure
A Japanese satellite launch using the H3 rocket failed in December 2025 due to a component weakening from a temperature variation. JAXA attributed the failure to a manufacturing process that inadequately considered adhesive properties.