Honda recently conducted a test that positions it among a select group of companies, including SpaceX and Blue Origin, developing reusable rocket technology. Despite not disclosing its development expenses, Honda's smaller hopper design indicates a need for scaling up to create a functional launch vehicle. The initiative began in 2019, aiming to utilize Honda's expertise in combustion and control to contribute to satellite launches that support monitoring global warming and enhancing connectivity through communications satellites. This move reflects a strategic shift towards space alongside competitors like Toyota, which has invested in similar projects.
Honda officials believe the carmaker "has the potential to contribute more to people's daily lives by launching satellites with its own rockets."
In this market environment, Honda has chosen to take on the technological challenge of developing reusable rockets... based on a belief that reusable rockets will contribute to achieving sustainable transportation.
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