Canon Electronics, IHI small launch venture still alive

It’s been over a year since we saw any real news about Space One, the Japanese consortium developing a small launcher (100kg to 500km). The Kairos solid-fueled rocket is projected to launch in February from the privately built Space Port Kii. Canon’s 44% stake in the venture is of particular interest to us. Perhaps a turnkey launch service will help them sell imaging satellites?

SOURCE: https://asiatimes.com/2023/01/japans-space-one-finally-ready-for-blast-off/