Failed May 30, 2023 • 5:27 PM UTC

Chollima-1 | Malligyong-1a

Name: Chollima-1 | Malligyong-1a
Start: 2023-05-30T17:27:00-04:00
Location: Launch Site

Chollima-1 • Taepodong

Launch ID

4aa4088f-4129-4f32-8a89-751f2a54288b

Rocket

Chollima-1

Type

Taepodong

Coordinates

39.653°, 124.737°

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ℹ️ Official Details

Malligyong-1a (meaning "Telescope-1") was the first attempt by North Korea to launch a satellite officially declared to be for military reconnaissance purposes. It failed to reach orbit.

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