Mu-4SS

Manufacturer: Institute of Space and Astronautical Science · Maiden flight: 25 September 1970 · Wikipedia (opens in new tab)

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.