Mu-3H Vehicle Overview
A complete overview of the Mu-3H launch vehicle, including launch stats, vehicle info and launch locations.
Basic Info
Name
Mu-3H
Family
Mu
Manufacturer
First Launch
19 Feb 1977
Successful Launches
3
Failed Launches
0
Rocket Info
Status
Inactive
Stages
5
Length
23.8 m
Diameter
1.41 m
Launch Mass
44 tons
Thrust
2,150 kN
Reusability
Not Reusable
Payload Info
LEO Capacity
300 kg
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.
Launch Sites used by Mu-3H
Uchinoura Space Center
Japanese space launch facility for satellites and scientific missions, established in 1962.
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