Honda Achieves Successful First Launch and Landing Test of Reusable Rocket

Honda has successfully completed the maiden launch and landing test of its reusable rocket project with a 6.3-meter experimental rocket. The Honda rocket ascended to an altitude of 271.4 meters and landed within 37 centimeters of its target, enabling the collection of crucial data during the test. The company aims to achieve sub-orbital flight capability by 2029.

Honda has taken another significant step forward in its space travel ambitions. The company’s self-developed experimental rocket reached an altitude of approximately 300 meters before successfully landing back on the ground. This test demonstrates Honda’s progress in reusable rocket technology, showing a seamless launch and landing process.

This test, conducted with Honda’s 6.3-meter rocket, marked the company’s first evaluation of both vertical takeoff and vertical landing procedures. After reaching a height of 271.4 meters, the rocket landed a mere 37 centimeters from its intended target. Data on flight stability and landing accuracy were collected throughout the test, with both the launch and landing phases proceeding without issue.

Safety Measures Implemented for the Test

For safety, a 1-kilometer radius area was restricted. An automatic safety system was employed to ensure the rocket remained within its designated flight corridor. Additional safety distances were established, considering areas where debris might spread in the event of a motor malfunction or explosion.

Honda’s Vision for Space Technology

In line with its space technologies vision announced in 2021, Honda is actively researching robotic systems, energy solutions, and rocket technologies for space applications. The company is continuing its fundamental research in this field, with the goal of developing technology capable of sub-orbital flight by 2029.

Following the successful completion of the test, Honda stated that it would continue its fundamental research into reusable rocket technologies, emphasizing that these efforts could form the infrastructure for various future services.

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