This is the 10-meter 1-ton "Momo-2" rocket by Interstellar Technologies, Japan's first private space-launch company, trying to offer low-cost delivery into orbit.
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every part of this rocket was supplied by the lowest bidder.” ― John Glenn
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It cost several million.
Momo-1 failed similarly, almost exactly a year ago. The future of that company looks very shaky.
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Rocket with upside down sensors hammered in by someone on zero hours contract minimum pay. Land is sky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zl12dXYcUTo
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Gonna embed, and I don't even care.
(I have shares in scroll wheels)

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"no, it's a family photo, honest, the heavy frame an heirloom"
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SpaceX's first three launches failed. Rocket science is HARD.
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not as sticky as brain surgery, though
www.youtube.com/watch?v=THNPmhBl-8I
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How Not to Land an Orbital Rocket Booster
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Top marks for the comedy cough though.
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It would start OK then stall as soon as you shifted into second.
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