Chollima-1 | Malligyong-1b

Name: Chollima-1 | Malligyong-1b
Start: 2023-08-23T18:54:00Z
Location: Sohae Satellite Launching Station, Cholsan County, North Pyongan Province, Democratic People's Republic of Korea

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.

Mission Details

Launch date: August 23, 2023 at 06:54 PM UTC
Launch vehicle: Chollima-1
Operator: National Aerospace Development Administration
Launch site: Sohae Satellite Launching Station, Cholsan County, North Pyongan Province, Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Mission type: Government/Top Secret