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Honda conducts successful launch and landing of experimental reusable rocket

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1355 points LorenDB | 8 comments | 17 Jun 25 15:02 UTC | HN request time: 0.647s | source | bottom
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EvanAnderson ◴[17 Jun 25 15:56 UTC] No.44300632[source]▶
I often described my wife's old Honda Civic, which we finally sold (still running and able to be driven) w/ just north of 340,000 miles, as having been to the moon and on its way back. I like the idea that someday Honda hardware could, in fact, send something to the moon.
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pkdpic ◴[17 Jun 25 16:15 UTC] No.44300796[source]▶
Agreed, same experience with my wife's current Honda Fit. And I like the thought experiment of Tesla Model S (or whatever) is to Falcon 9 as '98 Honda Civic is to... Wait they do they say the name if this rocket anywhere?
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1. EvanAnderson ◴[17 Jun 25 16:25 UTC] No.44300902[source]▶
The Honda rocket won't be as "fancy" as the SpaceX but it'll have vastly better parts availability.
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2. randmeerkat ◴[17 Jun 25 16:30 UTC] No.44300960[source]▶
And JDM badges.
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3. robertlagrant ◴[17 Jun 25 16:31 UTC] No.44300972[source]▶
And magic seats
4. spacecadet ◴[17 Jun 25 16:33 UTC] No.44300991[source]▶
US Taxpayers ain't wrong, voted most reliable rocket 10 years in a row.
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5. tersers ◴[17 Jun 25 16:47 UTC] No.44301122[source]▶
VTEC decal on the side
6. SEJeff ◴[17 Jun 25 17:13 UTC] No.44301381[source]▶
I can't wait to see the GIANT spoiler on the engine cowling that does nothing more than help them push it if it breaks down.
7. HeWhoLurksLate ◴[17 Jun 25 17:26 UTC] No.44301512[source]▶
I just want to know who will get the J.D. Power Initial Quality Award and then subsequently fall apart five minutes after it gets judged (lookin at you, Stellantis)
8. redwall_hp ◴[17 Jun 25 17:32 UTC] No.44301587[source]▶
Hopefully anime wraps will be available as well.