LAUNCH CENTER

Success

Fri Aug 30 1991

Institute of Space and Astronautical Science

Yohkoh

Launch Successful

LAUNCH PREVIEW

Launch Time

(2:30 AM UTC)

Launch Window Start

(2:30 AM UTC)

Launch Window End

(2:30 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.

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