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Mu-4S

Mu-4S

🏭 Institute of Space and Astronautical Science🌐 Japanese📖 Wikipedia
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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.

0.2 t
LEO Capacity
23.6 m
Height
4
Total Launches
75.0%
Success Rate

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📊 Specifications

📏Height
23.6 m
⭕Diameter
1.41 m
⚖️Launch Mass
43 kg
🛰️LEO Capacity
180 kg
🌍GTO Capacity
—
🗓️Maiden Flight
Sep 25, 1970
🚀Total Launches
4
✅Success Rate
75%
♻️Reusable
Expendable
🏭Manufacturer
Institute of Space and Astronautical Science
🌐Country
Japanese
📋Status
Retired