Honda Successfully Tests Reusable Rocket A New Challenger in Space Tech
In a landmark achievement for private aerospace innovation, Japanese automobile giant Honda has successfully conducted the launch and landing test of its first experimental reusable rocket. The test, conducted on June 17, 2025, at Honda’s facility in Taiki Town, Hokkaido, marks Honda’s entry into the elite group of companies developing reusable launch technology—a space sector currently dominated by the likes of SpaceX and Blue Origin.
The news is significant as it is the first successful reusable rocket test by a non-US, non-Chinese company, placing Honda on the global space-tech radar. While still in the research phase, the success of this test demonstrates Honda’s commitment to developing its own space capabilities—a bold diversification move for a traditional automaker.
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Honda’s experimental rocket is much smaller than SpaceX’s Falcon 9 but includes key technologies like,
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Why in the news? | Honda Successfully Tests Reusable Rocket: A New Challenger in Space Tech |
Rocket Type | Experimental Reusable Rocket |
Launch Site | Taiki Town, Hokkaido, Japan |
Flight Duration | 56.6 seconds |
Altitude Reached | 271.4 metres |
Landing Precision | 37 cm from target |
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