Mu-4S (Institute of Space and Astronautical Science)
The Mu-4S is a non-reusable, inactive launch vehicle manufactured by Institute of Space and Astronautical Science. It undertook its inaugural launch on 09/25/1970.
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.
Mu-4S Specifications
| Variant | S |
|---|---|
| Length | 23.6 m |
| Diameter | 1.41 m |
| Stages | 5 |
| Launch Mass | 43 T |
| Takeoff Thrust | 1932 kN |
| LEO Capacity | 180 kg |
Mu-4S Launch Record
| Total Launches | 4 |
|---|---|
| Successful Launches | 3 |
| Failed Launches | 1 |
| Consecutive Successful Launches | 3 |
Manufacturer
Institute of Space and Astronautical Science (ISAS)
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.