MISSION OVERVIEW
North Korea’s space agency NADA successfully launched the Malligyong-1 reconnaissance satellite using their Cheonlima-1 rocket from Sohae Satellite Launching Station. This mission marked a significant milestone as North Korea’s first successful deployment of a military surveillance satellite into sun-synchronous orbit. The launch represented a major advancement in North Korea’s space capabilities and raised international concerns about dual-use space technology.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Cheonlima-1AGENCY
NADA (North Korea)TARGET ORBIT
Sun-Synchronous Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch PadLAUNCH SITE
Sohae Satellite Launching StationLAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
UNKNOWN
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Cheonlima-1 | Malligyong-1 launch?
The Cheonlima-1 | Malligyong-1 is scheduled for Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at 10:43 PM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: Success.
What rocket is being used for Cheonlima-1 | Malligyong-1?
The Cheonlima-1 | Malligyong-1 mission uses the Cheonlima-1 rocket.
Where is the Cheonlima-1 | Malligyong-1 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Pad at Sohae Satellite Launching Station.
What orbit is Cheonlima-1 | Malligyong-1 going to?
The Cheonlima-1 | Malligyong-1 mission is targeting Sun-Synchronous Orbit.
Who is launching Cheonlima-1 | Malligyong-1?
The Cheonlima-1 | Malligyong-1 is operated by NADA (North Korea).
Can I watch the Cheonlima-1 | Malligyong-1 launch live?
Yes. Visit the launch detail page on Space Launch Live for embedded YouTube webcasts, replay videos, and links to live coverage from SpaceX, NASA, NASASpaceflight, and other channels.
LAUNCH TIMELINE
Mar 28, 2026 00:29 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 28, 2026 00:29 UTC
Launch date set: Nov 21, 2023 at 22:43 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by NADA (North Korea)
Mar 28, 2026 00:29 UTC
Status: Success
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 5 seconds ago
Mission Profile
Cheonlima-1 | Malligyong-1 was a Cheonlima-1 mission operated by NADA (North Korea) that lifted off from Launch Pad, Sohae Satellite Launching Station on November 21, 2023. The flight carried its payload to Sun-Synchronous Orbit.