PADSpace Launch Complex 17B
SITECape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA →ORBITGeostationary Orbit
TYPECommunications
MISSION OVERVIEW
Koreasat 1 and 2, also known as Mugunghwa 1 and 2, were South Korean communications satellite launched by Delta-7925 rockets from Cape Canaveral. They were based on the Lockheed AS-3000 bus and carried 15 Ku-band transponders to provide TV coverage for South Korea and other Asian countries.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Delta IIAGENCY
United States Air ForceMISSION
Mugunghwa 2
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Space Launch Complex 17BLAUNCH SITE
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USACOUNTRY
USA
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 5aba87e0-fc72-428a-b149-c574a13d62f8
Reported date: Jan 14, 1996 at 11:10 UTC
Last synced: 38 minutes ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE — Delta II →
MANUFACTURER
United Launch Alliance
VARIANT
7925
FLIGHTS
36
SUCCESSES
34
SUCCESS RATE
94.4%
Delta II is an American space launch system developed by McDonnell Douglas, now part of the Delta rocket family operated by United Launch Alliance. With more than 150 missions and a nearly perfect track record, Delta II has established itself as one of the most successful orbital launch systems.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Delta II | Mugunghwa 2 launch?
The Delta II | Mugunghwa 2 is scheduled for Sunday, January 14, 1996 at 11:10 AM UTC. This is the NET (No Earlier Than) time and may be subject to change. Current status: SUCCESS.
What rocket is being used for Mugunghwa 2?
The Delta II | Mugunghwa 2 mission uses the Delta II rocket, manufactured by United Launch Alliance. The Delta II has flown 36 times with a 94.4% success rate.
Where is the Delta II | Mugunghwa 2 launching from?
The launch takes place from Space Launch Complex 17B at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
What orbit is Mugunghwa 2 going to?
The Mugunghwa 2 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Mugunghwa 2?
The Delta II | Mugunghwa 2 is operated by United States Air Force.
Can I watch the Delta II | Mugunghwa 2 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 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch added to tracker
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Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch date set: Jan 14, 1996 at 11:10 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by United States Air Force
Mar 29, 2026 01:15 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 38 minutes ago
●Launch Library 238 minutes ago
Launch ID: 5aba87e0-fc72-428a-b149-c574a13d62f8
●Open-Meteo Weather38 minutes ago
Pad weather at 28.45, -80.57