JAXA successfully tested a prototype reusable rocket on July 11, reaching 10 meters before landing safely in a 40-second flight, joining SpaceX and China in developing cost-cutting reusable rocket technology.

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Japan's space agency JAXA successfully tested a prototype reusable rocket on July 11, launching it to about 10 meters and landing it safely in a 40-second flight. Reusable rockets cut costs significantly, and Japan is joining SpaceX and China in developing this technology to stay competitive globally.

Japan successfully launches, lands reusable rocket

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