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Mu-3C

Mu familyInstitute of Space and Astronautical ScienceRetired

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

Thrust
1,932 kN
Height
20.2 m
Diameter
1.41 m
Launch mass
41 t
Stages
4
LEO capacity
195 kg

Specifications from Launch Library. Figures the operator has not published are omitted.

Flight record

4flightswith a definitive outcome
75%success rate3 of 4
1success streakcurrent

Counted from padside's own launch record, the same basis as the stats page.

Flights

4 of 4