Mu-3S-II
In-activeInstitute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS)
Jan. 7, 1985
Description
The Mu, also known as M, was a series of Japanese solid-fuelled carrier rockets, which were launched from Uchinoura between 1966 and 2006. Originally developed by Japan's Institute of Space and Astronautical Science, Mu rockets were later operated by Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency following ISAS becoming part of it.
Specifications
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Stages
4 -
Length
27.8 m -
Diameter
1.41 m -
Fairing Diameter
1.41 m -
Launch Mass
61.0 T -
Thrust
1930.0 kN
Family
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Name
Mu-3S-II -
Family
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Variant
S-II -
Alias
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Full Name
Mu-3S-II
Payload Capacity
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Launch Cost
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Low Earth Orbit
800.0 kg -
Geostationary Transfer
Orbit
― -
Direct Geostationary
― -
Sun-Synchronous Capacity
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Institute of Space and Astronautical Science
Government
None
ISASISAS is a Japanese national research organization of astrophysics using rockets, astronomical satellites and interplanetary probes which played a major role in Japan's space development.
Mu-3S-II | EXPRESS
Institute of Space and Astronautical Science | JapanUchinoura Space Center, Japan
Jan. 15, 1995, 1:45 p.m.
Mu-3S-II | Asuka
Institute of Space and Astronautical Science | JapanUchinoura Space Center, Japan
Feb. 20, 1993, 2:20 a.m.
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:
The objective of the ASCA (Advanced Satellite for Cosmology and Astronomy) (or Astro D) mission was to perform spectroscopic X-Ray astronomy in the wavelength band 1--12 keV. with particular emphasis on spectroscopy of the iron K band.
Low Earth OrbitMu-3S-II | Yohkoh
Institute of Space and Astronautical Science | JapanUchinoura Space Center, Japan
Aug. 30, 1991, 2:30 a.m.
Status: Launch Successful
Mission:
The objective of Solar A or Yohkoh (Japanese for sunbeam) is to study the high-energy radiations from solar flares (hard and soft X-rays and energetic neutrons) as well as quiet structures and pre-flare conditions. The mission is a successor to Hinotori, a previous Japanese spacecraft flown at the previous solar activity maximum in 1981.
Low Earth OrbitMu-3S-II | Hiten
Institute of Space and Astronautical Science | JapanUchinoura Space Center, Japan
Jan. 24, 1990, 11:46 a.m.
Mu-3S-II | Akebono
Institute of Space and Astronautical Science | JapanUchinoura Space Center, Japan
Feb. 21, 1989, 11:30 p.m.
Mu-3S-II | Ginga
Institute of Space and Astronautical Science | JapanUchinoura Space Center, Japan
Feb. 5, 1987, 6:30 a.m.
Mu-3S-II | Suisei
Institute of Space and Astronautical Science | JapanUchinoura Space Center, Japan
Aug. 18, 1985, 11:33 p.m.
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