Guwahati, June 19 -- Honda has successfully carried out a test launch and precise landing of its experimental reusable rocket at its facility in Japan, the company announced in a surprise press release on Tuesday.

During the test, the rocket reached an altitude of 271.4 meters (approximately 890 feet) and landed just 37 centimeters (about 15 inches) from its target point. The flight lasted 56.6 seconds.

This marks the first time Honda has successfully landed a rocket after reaching such altitude. According to the company, the test was designed to demonstrate key technologies essential for rocket reusability, specifically, flight stability during both ascent and descent, as well as precise landing capability. All objectives were reported...