Government/Top Secret
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.
Orbital Attempt
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NADA Mission
#3
Pad Launch
#2
Location Launch
#5
Aug 23, 2023, 6:54 PM
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Sohae Satellite Launching Station is a rocket launching site in Tongch'ang-ri, Cholsan County, North Pyongan Province, North Korea. The base is located among hills close to the northern border with China. The spaceport was built on the site of the village Pongdong-ri which was displaced during construction.
Timezone
Asia/Pyongyang
Local Launch Time
Aug 24, 2023, 3:54 AM
Total Launches
7
Total Landings
0
Coordinates
39.6600, 124.7050
