Honda Conducts Successful Launch and Landing of Experimental Reusable Rocket
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Honda successfully conducted a launch and landing test of its experimental reusable rocket, reaching an altitude of 271.4 meters and landing 37cm from the target point. This test demonstrated key technologies for rocket reusability, including flight stability and landing capability.
The 6.3-meter-long rocket, developed independently by Honda, achieved its intended behaviors during the 56.6-second flight. Honda aims to develop reusable rockets for sustainable transportation and satellite launches, with a goal of suborbital launch capability by 2029.
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