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Asuka

Mu-3S-II

Institute of Space and Astronautical Science

Launch Status
Success

Mission


Asuka

  • Type: Astrophysics
  • Orbit: Low Earth Orbit

The objective of the ASCA (Advanced Satellite for Cosmology and Astronomy) (or Astro D) mission was to perform spectroscopic X-Ray astronomy in the wavelength band 1–12 keV. with particular emphasis on spectroscopy of the iron K band.

Location


Mu Center

Uchinoura Space Center, Japan

Mu Center has witnessed the launch of 36 rockets, including 36 orbital launch attempts, while Uchinoura Space Center, Japan, has been the site for 43 rocket launches.

Mu Center

Rocket


Institute of Space and Astronautical Science Mu-3S-II

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.

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.

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