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Malligyong-1b
Chollima-1National Aerospace Development AdministrationMalligyong-1 Pad
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 · 06:54 PM UTCAdd to Calendar
This mission is complete.
Mission Brief
Malligyong-1b (meaning "Telescope-1") was the second attempt by North Korea to launch a satellite officially declared to be for military reconnaissance purposes. It failed to reach orbit.
PayloadMalligyong-1b
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.
