Kwangmyongsong 1
Kwangmyongsong 1 launched on 31 August 1998, 03:07 UTC on a Paektusan 1 from Tonghae Satellite Launching Ground. The recorded outcome is Failure. Payloads: Kwangmyongsong 1.
| Name | Kwangmyongsong 1 |
|---|---|
| Launch time (UTC) | 31 August 1998, 03:07 UTC |
| Vehicle | Paektusan 1 |
| Launch site | Tonghae Satellite Launching Ground |
| Company | Korean Committee of Space Technology |
| Outcome | Failure |
| Payloads | Kwangmyongsong 1 |
| Orbit | Low Earth Orbit |
Questions
- When did Kwangmyongsong 1 launch?
- Kwangmyongsong 1 launched on 31 August 1998, 03:07 UTC.
- What rocket launched Kwangmyongsong 1?
- Kwangmyongsong 1 launched on a Paektusan 1.
- Where did Kwangmyongsong 1 launch from?
- Kwangmyongsong 1 launched from Tonghae Satellite Launching Ground.
- What was the outcome of Kwangmyongsong 1?
- The recorded outcome is Failure.
Sources: Jonathan's Space Report (GCAT), CC-BY; CelesTrak; Launch Library 2.
Last updated: 2026-10-20 UTC.