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M-25

The M-25 solid rocket motor designated by JAXA for the M-V launch vehicle's second stage; in JAXA's M-V-7 configuration, it is listed at 1,530 kN average vacuum thrust, 289 s vacuum specific impulse, and 61 s effective burn time.

Identity

Aliases
M-25M-V second-stage motor
Domains
spaceflight
Identity Level
model
Kind
solid-rocket-motor
Name
M-25
Status
retired

Details

Description
The M-25 solid rocket motor designated by JAXA for the M-V launch vehicle's second stage; in JAXA's M-V-7 configuration, it is listed at 1,530 kN average vacuum thrust, 289 s vacuum specific impulse, and 61 s effective burn time.
Rocket Specs
Burn Time S
61
Vacuum Specific Impulse S
289
Vacuum Thrust Kn
1,530

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Creation Time
August 1, 2026 at 18:14:32 UTC
Updated Time
August 20, 2026 at 09:56:37 UTC

Other

Sources
  • Accessed Date
    2026-08-01
    Note
    JAXA's M-V specification table names M-25 as the second-stage motor, identifies it as a solid rocket motor, and gives its stage role and performance.
    Publisher
    Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
    Title
    M-V Launch Vehicle brochure
  • Accessed Date
    2026-08-01
    Note
    JAXA identifies M-V as a Mu-series solid-propellant launch vehicle and records its scientific and planetary missions.
    Publisher
    Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
    Title
    M-V Launch Vehicle
  • Accessed Date
    2026-08-20
    Note
    JAXA's M-V-7 configuration table identifies M-25 as the second-stage motor and lists 1,530 kN average vacuum thrust, 289 s vacuum specific impulse, and 61 s effective burning time.
    Publisher
    Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
    Title
    Configuration of M-V