Launch Overview
Vehicle
Mu-3S-II
Agency
Institute of Space and Astronautical Science
Site / Pad
KASC / M1
Outcome
Success
Flight
M-3S2-7
COSPAR Designator
1993-011
Mission
Asuka (Astrophysics)
The objective of the ASCA (Advanced Satellite for Cosmology and Astronomy) (or Astro D) mission was to perform spectroscopic X-Ray astronomy in the wavelength band 1--12 keV. with particular emphasis on spectroscopy of the iron K band.
Vehicle & Provider
Rocket
Mu-3S-II
Provider
Institute of Space and Astronautical Science
Agency launches
27 (1 YTD)
Site launches
27 (1 YTD)
Pad launches
22 (1 YTD)