INSANE: Japanese epsilon s rocket engine test failure raises concerns | Rare Historical Photos

TOKYO (AP) — A combustion test for the engine of Japan's upcoming Epsilon S rocket took a concerning turn on Tuesday when the engine burst into flames at the Tanegashima Space Center. Fortunately, there were no injuries or external damages reported from the incident.

This marks the second consecutive failure for the Epsilon S rocket, raising doubts about its scheduled debut next year. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is currently investigating the cause of the engine malfunction that led to the fire and subsequent explosion during the test.