INSTITUTE OF SPACE AND ASTRONAUTICAL SCIENCE

Mu-3S | Ohzora

SUCCESSFeb 14, 1984 at 08:00 UTCMu-3S
PADMu Center
SITEUchinoura Space Center, Japan →
ORBITLow Earth Orbit
TYPEEarth Science

Japanese upper atmosphere research satellite

VEHICLE
Mu-3S
MISSION
Ohzora
MISSION TYPE
Earth Science
TARGET ORBIT
Low Earth Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Mu Center
COUNTRY
JPN
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 58287762-7f79-4a53-9517-1c86c9fa8d25
Reported date: Feb 14, 1984 at 08:00 UTC
Last synced: 6 hours ago
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MANUFACTURER
Institute of Space and Astronautical Science
VARIANT
S
FLIGHTS
4
SUCCESSES
4
SUCCESS RATE
100%

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.

When is the Mu-3S | Ohzora launch?
The Mu-3S | Ohzora is scheduled for Tuesday, February 14, 1984 at 8:00 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Ohzora?
The Mu-3S | Ohzora mission uses the Mu-3S rocket, manufactured by Institute of Space and Astronautical Science. The Mu-3S has flown 4 times with a 100% success rate.
Where is the Mu-3S | Ohzora launching from?
The launch takes place from Mu Center at Uchinoura Space Center, Japan.
What orbit is Ohzora going to?
The Ohzora mission is targeting Low Earth Orbit.
Who is launching Ohzora?
The Mu-3S | Ohzora is operated by Institute of Space and Astronautical Science.
Can I watch the Mu-3S | Ohzora launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
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Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch date set: Feb 14, 1984 at 08:00 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Institute of Space and Astronautical Science
Mar 29, 2026 23:44 UTC
Launch completed successfully
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Last data sync: 6 hours ago
Launch Library 26 hours ago
Launch ID: 58287762-7f79-4a53-9517-1c86c9fa8d25
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Pad weather at 31.25, 131.08