US EditionHonda Conducts Surprise Reusable Rocket Test, Aims Spaceflight by 2029
TAIKI TOWN, HOKKAIDO PREFECTURE, JAPAN, JUN 17 – Honda's prototype reusable rocket reached nearly 300 meters altitude and landed within 37 centimeters of its target in a 56.6-second test, advancing its suborbital spaceflight goal for 2029.
- On June 17, 2025, Honda conducted a successful launch and safe landing of a 6.3-meter reusable rocket at its Taiki test facility in northern Japan.
- Honda began developing this project in 2019 following a proposal by younger engineers to apply its automotive technologies to reusable rockets.
- The rocket climbed to a height of 271.4 meters, touched down just 37 centimeters from its intended target, and successfully showcased essential reusability features such as stable ascent and descent control.
- The total flight lasted 56.6 seconds, and Honda stated it aims to achieve suborbital spaceflight by 2029 using its developed rocket technologies.
- Honda plans to continue R&D for reusable rockets, contributing to satellite launches for Earth observation and communications, reflecting growing interest in Japan’s expanding space industry.
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