Japan Tests Reusable Rocket Prototype
July 14th, 2026Via: The Mainichi:
Japan’s space agency tested a prototype of a reusable rocket in Akita Prefecture in the country’s northeast on Saturday, paving the way for cutting the costs of future space launches.
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s RV-X rocket landed successfully after reaching a maximum height of around 11 meters and moving about 16 meters horizontally in the test conducted at a facility in Noshiro. The RV-X flew for about 40 seconds.
