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Headline: Honda Successfully Tests Reusable Rocket
Caption: Honda has successfully launched, tested and landed a reusable rocket similar to those used by SpaceX and Blue Origin - though it only travelled 300 metres up rather than all the way to space. The experimental reusable rocket is 6.3 m in length, 85 cm in diameter and was developed independently by Honda. This test marked the first launch and landing test conducted by Honda with an aim to demonstrate key technologies essential for rocket reusability, such as flight stability during ascent and descent, as well as landing capability. The rocket landed within 37cm of the target touchdown point, with a flight duration of 56.6 seconds. “We are pleased that Honda has made another step forward in our research on reusable rockets with this successful completion of a launch and landing test,” said Toshihiro Mibe, Global CEO of Honda. “We believe that rocket research is a meaningful endeavor that leverages Honda’s technological strengths. Honda will continue to take on new challenges—not only to offer our customers various services and value through our products, while addressing environmental and safety issues, but also to continue creating new value which will make people’s time and place more enjoyable.” Since 2021, Honda has been pursuing research and development in the field of space exploration. The firm aims to achieve a suborbital launch by 2029.
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