Unha Launch Pad, Sohae Satellite Launching Station, Cholsan County, North Pyongan Province, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
Unha Launch Pad is an active launch pad located in North Korea, situated at Sohae Satellite Launching Station, Cholsan County, North Pyongan Province, Democratic People's Republic of Korea. The pad has witnessed 3 rocket launches, including 3 orbital launch attempts.
Unha Launch Pad Launch Record
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| Country | North Korea |
| Total Launches | 3 |
| Orbital Launch Attempts | 3 |
| Fastest Turnaround | 243 days, 2 hours, 10 minutes, 51 seconds |
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.
| Country | North Korea |
|---|---|
| Celestial Body | Earth |
| Total Launches | 7 |
Agency
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.