Sakigake
Mu-3S-II
Institute of Space and Astronautical Science
Launch Status
Success Mission
Sakigake
- Type: Robotic Exploration
- Orbit: Asteroid
Japaneset halley comet flyby mission
Location
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.