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M-3S Launch Vehicle

M-3S was the third major operational generation of Japan's Mu series. Adding thrust-vector control to the first stage produced an all-stage controlled three-stage launcher with greater insertion accuracy and fewer launch-condition constraints; all four flights reached orbit.

Identity

Aliases
Mu-3SM-3Sロケット
Family Name
M-3S
Full Name
M-3S Launch Vehicle
Reusability
expendable
Slug
m-3s-launch-vehicle
Status
retired
Type
rocket

Details

Description
M-3S was the third major operational generation of Japan's Mu series. Adding thrust-vector control to the first stage produced an all-stage controlled three-stage launcher with greater insertion accuracy and fewer launch-condition constraints; all four flights reached orbit.
Diameter M
1.41
First Flight Year
1,980
Height M
23.8
Last Flight Year
1,984
Liftoff Mass Kg
48,700
Parent Vehicle Family Id
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Payload Capacity Kg
Leo
300
Stages Count
3

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Creation Time
7/13/2026, 12:02:34 PM
Updated Time
7/13/2026, 12:02:34 PM