August 23, 2023 6:54 pm
Malligyong-1b
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Chollima-1
Sohae Satellite Launching Station, Cholsan County, North Pyongan Province, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
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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.
Launch Overview
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18:54 UTC
Window Close
18:54 UTC
Lift Off
Aug 23, 2023 · 18:54 UTC
Launch Facility
Sohae Satellite Launching Station, Cholsan County, North Pyongan Province, Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Launch Pad
Malligyong-1 Pad
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
National Aerospace Development Administration
Payload
Malligyong-1b
Rocket
Chollima-1
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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.
Height
LEO Payload
Total Launches
Status
National Aerospace Development Administration
Malligyong-1 Pad
Launch Overview
Window Open
18:54 UTC
Window Close
18:54 UTC
Lift Off
Aug 23, 2023 · 18:54 UTC
Launch Facility
Sohae Satellite Launching Station, Cholsan County, North Pyongan Province, Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Launch Pad
Malligyong-1 Pad
Target Orbit
Low Earth Orbit
Payload Overview
Customer
National Aerospace Development Administration
Payload
Malligyong-1b
Rocket
Chollima-1
Destination
Low Earth Orbit
Recovery Overview
Landing Location
See Mission Notes
Landing Type
RTLS / Droneship
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