# Japan Space Program

A Small Hop for Tokyo, a Giant Leap for Beijing: The Disparate Realities of Asia’s Reusable Rocket Race

Japan's recent 11-meter reusable rocket test flight has sparked criticism over its limited scale, especially when contrasted with China's successful sea-based recovery of the Long March 10B. The events highlight a growing technological divide in the Asian space race as nations scramble to lower launch costs.