Kwangmyongsong 1
Paektusan 1
Korean Committee of Space Technology
Mission
Kwangmyongsong 1
- Type: Test Flight
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
Thir first attempt to launch a North Korean satellite ended in vain, as the third stage of the Pekdosan-1 (a.k.a. Taepodong-1) launch vehicle failed shortly before it reached orbital velocity. Kwangmyŏngsŏng 1 would have beamed propaganda songs from space, if it had reached a stable orbit.
Location
Satellite Launch Pad
Tonghae Satellite Launching Ground
Satellite Launch Pad has witnessed the launch of 2 rockets, including 2 orbital launch attempts. While Tonghae Satellite Launching Ground, has been the site for 2 rocket launches.
The Tonghae Satellite Launching Ground is a rocket launching site in North Korea.
Rocket
Korean Committee of Space Technology Paektusan 1
Taepodong-1 was a three-stage technology demonstrator developed by North Korea, a development step toward an intermediate-range ballistic missile. The missile was derived originally from the Scud rocket and was tested once in 1998 as a space launch vehicle. As a space launch vehicle, it was sometimes called the Paektusan 1.
Agency
Korean Committee of Space Technology
The Korean Committee of Space Technology was the agency of the government of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) responsible for the country's space program. The agency was terminated and succeeded by the National Aerospace Development Administration in 2013 after the Law on Space Development was passed in the 7th session of the 12th Supreme People's Assembly.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was the Korean Committee of Space Technology Paektusan 1 Kwangmyongsong 1 launch scheduled?
The Korean Committee of Space Technology Paektusan 1 Kwangmyongsong 1 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Korean Committee of Space Technology Paektusan 1 Kwangmyongsong 1 mission launch from?
The Korean Committee of Space Technology Paektusan 1 rocket launched from Satellite Launch Pad at Tonghae Satellite Launching Ground. The Tonghae Satellite Launching Ground is a rocket launching site in North Korea.
What rocket was used for the Kwangmyongsong 1 mission?
The Kwangmyongsong 1 mission launched aboard a Korean Committee of Space Technology Paektusan 1 rocket. Taepodong-1 was a three-stage technology demonstrator developed by North Korea, a development step toward an intermediate-range ballistic missile. The missile was derived originally from the Scud rocket and was tested once in 1998 as a space launch vehicle. As a space launch vehicle, it was sometimes called the Paektusan 1. Detailed rocket specifications and performance data are available in the rocket details above.
What weather conditions could have delayed the Korean Committee of Space Technology Paektusan 1 Kwangmyongsong 1 launch?
The Korean Committee of Space Technology Paektusan 1 Kwangmyongsong 1 launch could have been delayed by various weather conditions including lightning within 10 nautical miles, high winds (especially upper-level winds), thick cloud layers, precipitation, and poor visibility. Weather must be favorable at the launch site, downrange landing zones, and abort landing sites.
How can I get updates if the Korean Committee of Space Technology Paektusan 1 Kwangmyongsong 1 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Korean Committee of Space Technology Paektusan 1 launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Kwangmyongsong 1 mission. You can also check our space launch schedule for historical launch information. Our mobile app provides push notifications for instant alerts about launch status changes. Official Korean Committee of Space Technology live streams provided the most immediate range updates during the launch window.
