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VehicleChollima-1
OrbitSun-Synchronous Orbit
PadMalligyong-1 Pad
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Mission
Malligyong-1c (meaning "Telescope-1") is the third attempt by North Korea to launch a satellite officially declared to be for military reconnaissance purposes, and the first successful one. It became the third North Korean satellite to reach orbit.
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
WindowNov 21, 13:42:58 UTC→Nov 21, 13:42:58 UTC
Vehicle
FamilyTaepodong