Cosmic Radiation Satellite
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The Cosmic Radiation Satellite (CORSA) was a Japanese space telescope. It was supposed to be Japan's first X-ray astronomy satellite but was lost due to failure of its Mu-3
launch vehicle
. A replacement satellite Hakucho
(CORSA-b) was later launched.
Mu (rocket)
The Mu, also known as M, was a series of Japanese solid-fuelled carrier rockets, which were launched from Uchinoura between 1966 and 2006...
launch vehicle
Launch vehicle
In spaceflight, a launch vehicle or carrier rocket is a rocket used to carry a payload from the Earth's surface into outer space. A launch system includes the launch vehicle, the launch pad and other infrastructure....
. A replacement satellite Hakucho
Hakucho
Hakucho was Japan's first X-ray astronomy satellite, developed by the Institute of Space and Aeronautical Science...
(CORSA-b) was later launched.