Japan’s JAXA Successfully Completes First Lift-Off And Landing Test of RV‑X Reusable Rocket

Japan’s space agency JAXA has successfully carried out the first lift-off and landing test of its prototype reusable rocket RV‑X, a milestone that places the country firmly on the path to cost‑cutting launch technology long dominated by SpaceX.The test, conducted on 11 July 2026 at Noshiro in Akita Prefecture, lasted about 40 seconds and demonstrated controlled ascent, hover, horizontal
Japan’s space agency JAXA has successfully carried out the first lift-off and landing test of its prototype reusable rocket RV‑X, a milestone that places the country firmly on the path to cost‑cutting launch technology long dominated by SpaceX.The test, conducted on 11 July 2026 at Noshiro in Akita Prefecture, lasted about 40 seconds and demonstrated controlled ascent, hover, horizontal
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