Taiki, Japan - Honda successfully tested a reusable rocket prototype, a significant step toward suborbital spaceflight by 2029.
The 6.3-meter rocket reached 271 meters and landed precisely, just 1.7 meters from its target. This achievement demonstrates Honda's commitment to space exploration, utilizing its core technologies.
Honda's venture aligns with Japan's goal to expand its commercial space industry, aiming to double its value by the early 2030s. The company is researching the potential of reusable rockets to launch satellites and offer services.