Mu-3S-II
Mu family
· built by Institute of Space and Astronautical Science
· maiden flight 1985-01-07
Profile data last updated: 2026-08-29T15:37:07.354998+00:00 | 7531-10-17
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
27.8 mLength
1.41 mDiameter
61 tLaunch mass
4Stages
1930 kNLiftoff thrust
Payload Capacity
800 kgTo LEO
Lifetime Launch Record
As reported by Launch Library 2 across this rocket's entire history, not just the launches tracked on this site.
8Total launches
7Successful
1Failed
0Upcoming
Launches Tracked on This Site
8In our archive
87.5%Success rate
Jan 07, 1985 19:26 UTCEarliest tracked
Jan 15, 1995 13:45 UTCMost recent
| Mission | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mu-3S-II | EXPRESS | Jan 15, 1995 13:45 UTC | Failure |
| Mu-3S-II | Asuka | Feb 20, 1993 02:20 UTC | Success |
| Mu-3S-II | Yohkoh | Aug 30, 1991 02:30 UTC | Success |
| Mu-3S-II | Hiten | Jan 24, 1990 11:46 UTC | Success |
| Mu-3S-II | Akebono | Feb 21, 1989 23:30 UTC | Success |
| Mu-3S-II | Ginga | Feb 05, 1987 06:30 UTC | Success |
| Mu-3S-II | Suisei | Aug 18, 1985 23:33 UTC | Success |
| Mu-3S-II | Sakigake | Jan 07, 1985 19:26 UTC | Success |