Japan’s JAXA Demonstrates Prototype Reusable Rocket Hop Test, Signaling Push for Lower-Cost Launch
JAXA reported a successful first lift-off and landing test of its RV-X prototype reusable rocket at the Noshiro test site, reaching about 10m altitude over roughly 40 seconds. The milestone supports Japan’s effort to improve launch competitiveness as reusable systems become central to global and regional space-launch competition.