Japan tests prototype reusable rocket, lands safely after 40-second hop
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Japan’s JAXA tested a prototype reusable rocket at Noshiro in Akita Prefecture, achieving a ~10‑meter ascent and a safe landing after a ~40‑second flight, marking a step toward lower launch costs via partial reuse amid global advances by SpaceX and China; officials will review data to confirm success and Japan’s rocket-industry competitiveness.
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