Sohae Satellite Launching Station, Cholsan County, North Pyongan Province, Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Launch probability
Not published
Window opens
May 30, 2023 at 9:27 PM UTC
Window closes
May 30, 2023 at 9:27 PM UTC
Feed updated
August 24, 2023 at 6:48 AM UTC
Mission description
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.
Vehicle
Chollima-1
Taepodong · Chollima-1
Height
—
Diameter
—
LEO capacity
0 kg
Successful launches
1
Launch complex
Malligyong-1 Pad
Sohae Satellite Launching Station, Cholsan County, North Pyongan Province, Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Sohae Satellite Launching Station is a rocket launching site in Tongch'ang-ri, Cholsan County, North Pyongan Province, North Korea. The base is located among hills close to the northern border with China. The spaceport was built on the site of the village Pongdong-ri which was displaced during construction.
