Institute of Space and Astronautical Science
Mu-3S
S
Retired
Overview
/01The 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.
Manufacturer
Institute of Space and Astronautical Science
Variant
S
Alias
N/A
Maiden Flight
February 17, 1980
Technical Specifications
/0223.8 m
Length
1.41 m
Diameter
0 t
Launch Mass
2150 kN
Liftoff Thrust
300 kg
LEO Capacity
—
GTO Capacity
Launch Record
/034
Total Launches
4
Successful
0
Failed
100.0%
Success Rate
0
Attempted Landings
0
Successful Landings
0
Failed Landings
0
Consecutive Successes