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Malligyong-1a
Chollima-1National Aerospace Development AdministrationMalligyong-1 Pad
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 · 09:27 PM UTCAdd to Calendar
This mission is complete.
Mission Brief
Malligyong-1a (meaning "Telescope-1") was the first attempt by North Korea to launch a satellite officially declared to be for military reconnaissance purposes. It failed to reach orbit.
PayloadMalligyong-1a
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
CustomerNational Aerospace Development Administration
Stages0
PadMalligyong-1 Pad, Sohae Satellite Launching Station, Cholsan County, North Pyongan Province, Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Mission Timeline
14 / 14100%Site lock
Launch Site
Malligyong-1 Pad, Sohae Satellite Launching Station, Cholsan County, North Pyongan Province, Democratic People's Republic of Korea
39.653°N, 124.737°E
Schedule History
No delays or schedule changes recorded.
