Mu-3C | Taiyo

Mu-3C | Taiyo rode a Mu-3C into space from Uchinoura Space Center, Japan, deploying its payload to Elliptical.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
Institute of Space and Astronautical Science
Mission type
Earth Science
Rocket
Mu-3C
Launch site
Uchinoura Space Center, Japan
Launch pad
Mu Center
Payload
—
Target orbit
Elliptical

Mission timeline

  1. 1975-02-24T05:25:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Mu-3C lifts off from Uchinoura Space Center, Japan.
  2. Max-Q
    Mu-3C passes through max aerodynamic pressure (Max Q).
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    Main engine cutoff — the first stage shuts down as planned.
  4. Stage separation
    Stage separation — the first stage separates cleanly.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    Second-stage engine ignites for the next phase of flight.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — the vehicle is now in Elliptical.
  7. Mission success
    Mission success — all objectives completed.

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