Unha | Kwangmyongsong-2

A Unha rocket launched Unha | Kwangmyongsong-2 from Tonghae Satellite Launching Ground, targeting LEO.

Launch time
Status
FAILED
Operator
Korean Committee of Space Technology
Mission type
Test Flight
Rocket
Unha
Launch site
Tonghae Satellite Launching Ground
Launch pad
Satellite Launch Pad
Payload
—
Target orbit
LEO
Unha | Kwangmyongsong-2 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2009-04-05T02:30:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Liftoff confirmed — Unha is airborne.
  2. Max-Q
    Max Q — Unha endures peak structural stress during ascent.
  3. Mission failure
    Vehicle loss reported during flight.

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