Chollima-1 | Malligyong-1c

Launch Provider & Rocket

• Provider: National Aerospace Development Administration (Government)
• Rocket: Chollima-1 — Taepodong family

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.

• Type: Government/Top Secret
• Orbit: Sun-Synchronous Orbit (SSO)

Launch Site

• Pad: Malligyong-1 Pad
• Location: Sohae Satellite Launching Station, Cholsan County, North Pyongan Province, Democratic People's Republic of Korea
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