Japan Rocket Explodes Shortly After Liftoff | Weather.com

Japan Rocket Explodes Shortly After Liftoff | Weather.com

February 28, 2026

Updated: February 28, 2026, 12:00 pm ESTPublished: February 28, 2026, 12:00 pm EST

A commercial rocket attempting to launch a satellite into orbit was blown up shortly after liftoff – here’s what it looked like.

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