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Unknown Payload
Long March 6C
ProviderChina Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation
PadLaunch Complex 9A
DateAug 25, 2026
PrecisionAbout 03:20 AM UTC
Schedule watchTracking updates
T– about 12hWindow opens 03:15 AM UTC
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Malligyong-1b
Chollima-1National Aerospace Development AdministrationMalligyong-1 Pad
Wednesday, August 23, 2023 · 06:54 PM UTC
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
StagesUnknown
PadMalligyong-1 Pad, Sohae Satellite Launching Station, Cholsan County, North Pyongan Province, Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Mission Timeline
14 / 14100%Ground vector
Launch site
Site locked
Malligyong-1 Pad
Sohae Satellite Launching Station, Cholsan County, North Pyongan Province, Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Global range
- Latitude
- 39.653°N
- Longitude
- 124.737°E
Range Weather
Launch commit criteria
Clear
Watch
TrackingNo active constraints
Weather Rules
Tracking no weather issues at this time.
- Primary concern
- No weather issues
- Rule count
- 0
- Temperature
- Not reported
- Surface wind
- Not reported
Window
06:54 PM UTC - 06:54 PM UTC
Schedule History
No meaningful launch-time or status changes recorded.
