MISSION OVERVIEW
Koreasat 5 is South Korea’s first combined civil and military communications satellite. The military part of the satellite is known as ANASIS 1 (Army/Navy/Air Force Satellite Information System 1). Alcatel Space supplied both the multimission satellite and its ground control system, along with launch and early operations phase (LEOP) support. Based on the new-generation Spacebus-4000C1 platform from Alcatel Space, Koreasat 5 features a state-of-the-art broadband payload, including new technologies developed within the scope of the Syracuse III program.
LAUNCH DETAILS
VEHICLE
Zenit
AGENCY
Sea LaunchMISSION
Mugunghwa 5
MISSION TYPE
Communications
TARGET ORBIT
Geostationary Orbit
LAUNCH PAD
Launch Platform Odyssey
LAUNCH SITE
Sea LaunchCOUNTRY
RUS
LAUNCH TIME VERIFICATION
CONFIRMEDPrecision: Minute
LAUNCH LIBRARY 2 PRIMARY
API ID: 86a2a962-540a-4b39-b360-3890b12321f6
Reported date: Aug 22, 2006 at 03:27 UTC
Last synced: 10 hours ago
This launch date and time are confirmed by the launch provider. Countdown is active.
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VEHICLE
MANUFACTURER
Sea Launch
VARIANT
3SL
FLIGHTS
36
SUCCESSES
33
SUCCESS RATE
91.7%
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
When is the Zenit | Mugunghwa 5 launch?
The Zenit | Mugunghwa 5 is scheduled for Tuesday, August 22, 2006 at 3:27 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 5?
The Zenit | Mugunghwa 5 mission uses the Zenit rocket, manufactured by Sea Launch. The Zenit has flown 36 times with a 91.7% success rate.
Where is the Zenit | Mugunghwa 5 launching from?
The launch takes place from Launch Platform Odyssey at Sea Launch.
What orbit is Mugunghwa 5 going to?
The Mugunghwa 5 mission is targeting Geostationary Orbit.
Who is launching Mugunghwa 5?
The Zenit | Mugunghwa 5 is operated by Sea Launch.
Can I watch the Zenit | Mugunghwa 5 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 00:04 UTC
Launch added to tracker
Imported from Launch Library 2 API
Mar 29, 2026 00:04 UTC
Launch date set: Aug 22, 2006 at 03:27 UTC
NET (No Earlier Than) confirmed by Sea Launch
Mar 29, 2026 00:04 UTC
Launch completed successfully
Updated via Launch Library 2
LIVE DATA SOURCES
Last data sync: 10 hours ago
●Launch Library 210 hours ago
Launch ID: 86a2a962-540a-4b39-b360-3890b12321f6
●Open-Meteo Weather11 hours ago
Pad weather at 0, -154