Malligyong-1
Malligyong-1 reconnaissance satellite, as depicted in an official North Korean illustration. | |
| Mission type | Reconnaissance |
|---|---|
| Operator | NATA |
| COSPAR ID | 2023-179A |
| SATCAT no. | 58400 |
| Spacecraft properties | |
| Dry mass | 300 kg (660 lb) |
| Dimensions | Length: 1.3 m (4 ft 3 in) |
| Start of mission | |
| Launch date | 21 November 2023, 13:42 UTC |
| Rocket | Chollima-1 |
| Launch site | Sohae |
| Orbital parameters | |
| Reference system | Sun-synchronous orbit |
| Regime | Low Earth |
| Perigee altitude | 497 kilometres (309 mi)* |
| Apogee altitude | 508 kilometres (316 mi)* |
| Inclination | 97.4 degrees |
| Period | 94 minutes, 40 seconds |
| Images of the Malligyong-1 | |
|---|---|
| Image of the satellite | |
| The satellite during Kim Jong Un inspection | |
| Malligyong-1's mission patch painted in the launch vehicle |
Malligyong-1 (Korean: 《만리경-1》호; lit. 'Telescope-1') is a type of North Korean reconnaissance satellite. Designed for imaging surveillance capability of several countries, Malligyong-1 has been launched three times onboard Chollima-1 launch vehicle, the last of which, occurred on 21 November 2023, was successful.