Tokyo – The second largest Japanese carmaker, Honda, has successfully tested the experimental reusable rocket, says, as he seeks to expand the space sector.
Honda, 2029. This hope to develop technology capacity for suborbital year, made his rocket flight on the northern island of northern Hokkaido.
“The test was successfully completed, Honda landed a rocket after reaching a height of almost 300 meters (about 984 meters),” the company said in a statement on Tuesday.
Honda R & D Co. Ltd.
The prototype device, about six feet (20 meters) tall, were only 37 centimeters landed (more than one foot) after a minute flight.
Satellite booting rockets are expected to increase expectations in the coming years to grow “for data system data system”, the Honda statement said.
“Honda has chosen to take technological challenge for the development of Honda Technology, developing Honda Technology in the development of various products and automated driving systems.” He said.
In the future, rockets could be used to configure satellite communication tools and control environmental conditions such as global warming, Honda added.
Elon Musk’s SpaceX It is known for using reusable roys – a growing area with several companies around the world to develop their models.
Jaxa’s space agency, Jaxa, satellite is also an important player, including his H3 rocket, is not reusable.
Meanwhile, Japanese startups are being entered into the busy field.