By jorgebgt on Skatehive
Honda leaves Earth and moves towards space https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmYsK4NLKPSvcmGkrkjiDGJBkL2ngEfrNtuZ54rTyZDKL1/image.png Souce Honda, known worldwide for its cars and motorcycles, has just demonstrated that its ambition goes far beyond the roads, the Japanese company successfully completed the first launch and landing test of its reusable rocket, a milestone that symbolizes the beginning of a new era in which Honda mobility leaves the Earth and moves towards space. The test was carried out in Taiki City in Hokkaido, an emerging center of the Japanese aerospace industry, the rocket reached an altitude of 271 meters, maintained stable flight for 56 seconds, and landed accurately just 37 cm from the target point. The performance exceeded expectations and proved the viability of vertical landing and autonomous control technologies, critical for reusable rockets. According to Honda engineers, the goal is to master key reuse systems, dramatically reducing costs and waste, an essent