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Honda's Rocket Launch: Aiming for Suborbital by 2029

6/20/2025

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Honda has made a thrilling leap into space exploration with its inaugural rocket launch and landing test in Taiki Town, Japan. Soaring to 890 feet, the 21-foot reusable rocket impressively touched down just 37 cm from its target after 56.6 seconds. With eyes set on suborbital launches by 2029, Honda is poised to meet the surging demand for satellites.

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Honda has made a thrilling leap into space exploration with its inaugural rocket launch and landing test in Taiki Town, Japan. Soaring to 890 feet, the 21-foot reusable rocket impressively touched down just 37 cm from its target after 56.6 seconds. With eyes set on suborbital launches by 2029, Honda is poised to meet the surging demand for satellites.