Unha | Kwangmyongsong-4

The Government/Top Secret flight Unha | Kwangmyongsong-4 departed Sohae Satellite Launching Station, Cholsan County, North Pyongan Province, Democratic People's Republic of Korea atop a Unha, bound for SSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
National Aerospace Development Administration
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Rocket
Unha
Launch site
Sohae Satellite Launching Station, Cholsan County, North Pyongan Province, Democratic People's Republic of Korea
Launch pad
Unha Launch Pad
Payload
—
Target orbit
SSO
Unha | Kwangmyongsong-4 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 2016-02-07T00:30:00.000Z
    Liftoff
    Unha roars off the pad at Sohae Satellite Launching Station, Cholsan County, North Pyongan Province, Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in SSO.
  4. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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