MISSION NAME
Sakigake
Status
Success
DATE
7 JAN 1985
LAUNCH PROVIDER
Institute of Space and Astronautical Science
Launch Pad
Mu Center
Description
Japaneset halley comet flyby mission
Mu-3S-II
Rocket 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.