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Malligyong-1b

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National Aerospace Development Administration

Malligyong-1b

Failure

Chollima-1
T-minus to liftoff

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Wednesday August 23 2023, 18:54:00 UTC
StatusFailure
VehicleChollima-1
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
PadMalligyong-1 Pad
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Mission

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.

Quick facts

VehicleChollima-1
OrbitLow Earth Orbit
PadMalligyong-1 Pad
SiteSohae Satellite Launching Station, Cholsan County, North Pyongan Province, Democratic People's Republic of Korea
WindowWednesday August 23 2023, 18:54:00 UTC→Wednesday August 23 2023, 18:54:00 UTC

Vehicle

FamilyTaepodong
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Malligyong-1 Pad
Sohae Satellite Launching Station, Cholsan County, North Pyongan Province, Democratic People's Republic of Korea
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