Vehicle / SINCE 1980

Mu-3S

JAXA Discontinued
ABOUT

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 9
Length 23.8 m
Diameter 1.41 m
Launch Mass T 49
Leo Capacity 300 kg
Thrust 2,150 kN
Reusable No
Total Launches 4
Successful Launches 4
Maiden Flight 1980-02-17