Japan’s reusable rocket startup ISC eyes US test launch in December

May 28, 2025

, By The Economic Times

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A Tokyo-based rocket startup said on Wednesday it will test-launch a prototype in the United States in December using an American engine, aiming to achieve the first U.S.-Japan joint commercial launch and address Japan’s rocket shortage.

The global race for ref=”dofollow” data-ga-onclick=”Inarticle articleshow link click#Tech#href” href=”https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/topic/commercial-launch-vehicles” target=”_blank”>commercial launch vehicles has been driven by SpaceX, which on Tuesday conducted a ninth test for its fully-reusable Starship. U.S. rivals including Blue Origin and companies in China and Europe also have reusable launcher plans.

But Japan lacks cost-competitive launchers at home, which the…

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Japan’s reusable rocket startup ISC eyes US test launch in December

May 28, 2025

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A Tokyo-based rocket startup said on Wednesday it will test-launch a prototype in the United States in December using an American engine, aiming to achieve the first U.S.-Japan joint commercial launch and address Japan’s rocket shortage.

The global race for ref=”dofollow” data-ga-onclick=”Inarticle articleshow link click#Tech#href” href=”https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/topic/commercial-launch-vehicles” target=”_blank”>commercial launch vehicles has been driven by SpaceX, which on Tuesday conducted a ninth test for its fully-reusable Starship. U.S. rivals including Blue Origin and companies in China and Europe also have reusable launcher plans.

But Japan lacks cost-competitive launchers at home, which the…

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