LAUNCH CENTER
Success
Fri Aug 30 1991
Institute of Space and Astronautical Science
Yohkoh
Launch Successful
LAUNCH PREVIEW
Launch Time
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(2:30 AM UTC)
Launch Window Start
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(2:30 AM UTC)
Launch Window End
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(2:30 AM UTC)
RECOVERY OVERVIEW
Location
No Recovery Specified
Type
No Recovery Specified
Rocket Details
Name:
Mu-3S-IIDescription:
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.
MISSION OVERVIEW
- Type: Earth Science
- The objective of Solar A or Yohkoh (Japanese for sunbeam) is to study the high-energy radiations from solar flares (hard and soft X-rays and energetic neutrons) as well as quiet structures and pre-flare conditions. The mission is a successor to Hinotori, a previous Japanese spacecraft flown at the previous solar activity maximum in 1981.
COMPLEX OVERVIEW
Location
Uchinoura Space Center, Japan
Pad
Mu Center