The Journal of Space Technology and Science
Online ISSN : 2186-4772
Print ISSN : 0911-551X
ISSN-L : 0911-551X
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The Development of M-3SII for Halley’s Comet Exploration
Ryojiro AKIBATomonao HAYASHIHiroki MATSUOTakuji MURAKAMI
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Keywords: M-3SII ROCKET, HALLEY
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1986 Volume 2 Issue 1 Pages 2_4-2_15

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Japanese first interplanetary mission PLANET-A for Halley’s comet exploration was successfully completed when the two spacecraft launched by M-3SII rockets, passed by the comet on March 8 and 11, 1986, and made scientific measurement. This paper gives a description of the M-3SII rocket, the latest version of the Mu launch vehicle. History of development, vehicle composition and a typical flight profile are presented with a review of the two successful flights.
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© 1986 Japanese Rocket Society
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