Mu-3S-II Vehicle Overview

A complete overview of the Mu-3S-II launch vehicle, including launch stats, vehicle info and launch locations.

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Basic Info

Name

Mu-3S-II

Family

Mu

Manufacturer

First Launch

7 Jan 1985

Successful Launches

7

Failed Launches

1

Rocket Info

Status

Inactive

Stages

4

Length

27.8 m

Diameter

1.41 m

Launch Mass

61 tons

Thrust

1,930 kN

Reusability

Not Reusable

Payload Info

LEO Capacity

800 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-3S-II

Uchinoura Space Center

Uchinoura Space Center launch site

Japanese space launch facility for satellites and scientific missions, established in 1962.

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