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M-3S II
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M-3S II / Credits: Wikipedia (Wikimedia Commons)
JapanRetired1975–2006
M-3S II
ISAS / University of Tokyo / Mitsubishi Heavy Industries
Japanese all-solid vehicle — achieved perfect 30/30 success rate.
M-3S II was Japan's workhorse solid-rocket launcher. It achieved an unprecedented perfect success rate over 30 consecutive launches, making it one of the most reliable vehicles ever.
Fun facts
Achieved a perfect 30/30 success rate — highest reliability ever.
Height
20.6 m
Diameter
1.41 m
Mass
61 t
Stages
4
Thrust
410 kN
Payload LEO
770 kg
Payload GTO
—
Total flights
30
Success rate100.0%
30 success0 failure
Launch pads
- Kagoshima Space Center
No upcoming launches scheduled.
