Archive · 19 Jun 2025
Honda Joins Space Race with Successful Reusable Rocket Test
Honda, known for cars, has successfully tested a reusable rocket.
It's like SpaceX's reusable rockets, but smaller.
The rocket went up a short distance and landed back down in Japan.
The main goal was to prove that the rocket can fly and land safely.
Honda hopes to use this technology to launch small satellites for things like studying the Earth.
They are planning a space launch in 2029.
Honda successfully tested a reusable rocket in Japan.
The 6.3-meter rocket reached 271.4 meters in 56.6 seconds.
The test aimed to demonstrate reusability technologies, including flight stability and landing capabilities.
The rocket landed within 37 cm of the target.
Honda plans a suborbital launch by 2029.
- Who
- Honda, a Japanese car maker.
- What
- Honda tested a reusable rocket.
- When
- June 17, the test was announced.
- Where
- Taiki Town, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan.
- Why
- To demonstrate technologies for rocket reusability.
- Company
- Honda
- Location
- Taiki Town, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan
- Rocket Length
- 6.3 meters
- Altitude Reached
- 271.4 meters
- Flight Duration
- 56.6 seconds
- Landing Accuracy
- Within 37 cm of target
- Next Goal
- Suborbital launch by 2029