Nozomi
M-V
Institute of Space and Astronautical Science
Launch Status
Success Mission
Nozomi
- Type: Robotic Exploration
- Orbit: Heliocentric N/A
The primary scientific objective of Nozomi program is to study the Martian upper atmosphere with emphasis on its interaction with the solar wind.
Location
Rocket
IHI Corporation M-V
The M-V rocket also called Mu-5 was a Japanese solid-fuel rocket designed to launch scientific satellites.
Agency
Institute of Space and Astronautical Science
ISAS is a Japanese national research organization of astrophysics using rockets, astronomical satellites and interplanetary probes which played a major role in Japan’s space development.