Korean Committee of Space Technology Kwangmyongsong-2 Unha
About the Kwangmyongsong-2 Mission
- Type: Test Flight
- Orbit: Low Earth Orbit
Second North Korean attempt to launch a satellite into orbit. It was lost in a failure of the Unha-2 launch vehicle.
Launch Pad & Location
Satellite Launch Pad
Tonghae Satellite Launching Ground
The Satellite Launch Pad launch pad has hosted 2 rocket launches, including 2 orbital launch attempts. The Tonghae Satellite Launching Ground launch site has been the location for 2 total rocket launches.
The Tonghae Satellite Launching Ground is a rocket launching site in North Korea.
Korean Committee of Space Technology Unha Rocket
Learn more about the Korean Committee of Space Technology Unha Rocket
About 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 Unha Kwangmyongsong-2 launch scheduled?
The Korean Committee of Space Technology Unha Kwangmyongsong-2 launch was scheduled for:
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Where did the Korean Committee of Space Technology Unha Kwangmyongsong-2 mission launch from?
The Korean Committee of Space Technology Unha 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-2 mission?
The Kwangmyongsong-2 mission launched aboard a Korean Committee of Space Technology Unha rocket. 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 Unha Kwangmyongsong-2 launch?
The Korean Committee of Space Technology Unha Kwangmyongsong-2 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 Unha Kwangmyongsong-2 launch was delayed?
This page was updated in real-time with the latest Korean Committee of Space Technology Unha launch status, including any delays or scrubs for the Kwangmyongsong-2 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.