LAUNCH CENTER

Launch Image
Success
Sat Feb 20 1993
Institute of Space and Astronautical Science

Asuka

Launch Successful
LAUNCH PREVIEW

Launch Time

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(2:20 AM UTC)

Launch Window Start

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(2:20 AM UTC)

Launch Window End

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(2:20 AM UTC)

RECOVERY OVERVIEW

Location

No Recovery Specified

Type

No Recovery Specified

Rocket Details

Name:

Mu-3S-II

Description:

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-3S-II rocket
MISSION OVERVIEW
  • Type: Astrophysics
  • 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.
COMPLEX OVERVIEW

Location

Uchinoura Space Center, Japan

Pad

Mu Center