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Honda R&D Co., Ltd., the research division of Honda, successfully launched and vertically landed a prototype reusable rocket at its testing site in Taiki, Hokkaido, Japan.

The test vehicle stood 6.3 meters tall, weighed about 1.3 metric tons, and reached a height of 271 meters (890 feet). Most impressively, it achieved a precision landing within 37 centimeters of the designated pad after hovering for over 56 seconds.

This test was part of Honda’s long-term vision to develop low-cost, small-scale reusable launch systems that can support satellite deployment and suborbital missions.

By 2029, Honda aims to develop a rocket capable of reaching suborbital space (~100 km altitude), marking a serious entry into the private aerospace sector.

While Honda has not announced any immediate commercial plans, the test marks a significant milestone. It positions the company alongside global players like SpaceX, Blue Origin, and ISRO, showcasing the potential of traditional automakers to expand into space technology.

The successful test also underscores Honda’s ability to integrate its automotive expertise—particularly in control systems and fuel efficiency—into space applications.

After the Iranian government shut down internet access nationwide, cutting off 90 million people, Elon Musk responded by activating Starlink to restore connectivity. Starlink, powered by SpaceX’s satellite network, beams high-speed internet directly from space, bypassing government firewalls and censorship systems.

This move marks another bold intervention by Musk in global digital rights, echoing earlier efforts in Ukraine and Gaza. With approximately 20,000 terminals smuggled into Iran, Starlink is now a lifeline for communication, access to news, and organizing support—giving Iranians a powerful tool to stay connected with the outside world.

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China has officially entered the reusable rocket race. The Tianlong-2, developed by Space Epoch, successfully performed a vertical sea-based landing, similar to SpaceX’s Falcon 9 — but from a floating platform. This marks China’s first successful recovery of a commercial rocket, demonstrating a major leap in their space tech capabilities and signaling direct competition to Elon Musk’s SpaceX.

With China accelerating its private aerospace programs, this breakthrough positions Space Epoch as a key player in the global launch market. The achievement also signals China’s growing ambition to dominate commercial space travel and satellite deployment, challenging Western leadership in orbital innovation.

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