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Malligyong-1-1

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National Aerospace Development Administration

Malligyong-1-1

Failure

Chollima-1
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May 27, 13:44:00 UTC
StatusFailure
VehicleChollima-1
OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit
PadMalligyong-1 Pad
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Mission

Malligyong-1-1 (meaning "Telescope-1") is the fourth attempt by North Korea to launch a satellite officially declared to be for military reconnaissance purposes, and the third failure one.

Quick facts

VehicleChollima-1
OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit
PadMalligyong-1 Pad
SiteSohae Satellite Launching Station, Cholsan County, North Pyongan Province, Democratic People's Republic of Korea
WindowMay 27, 13:44:00 UTC→May 27, 13:44:00 UTC

Vehicle

FamilyTaepodong
Acquiring satellite view…
Trajectory unknown
Malligyong-1 Pad
Sohae Satellite Launching Station, Cholsan County, North Pyongan Province, Democratic People's Republic of Korea
39.653, 124.737