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MALLIGYONG-1 (58400)
COSPAR: 2023-179A | Alt Name: Manligyeong-1 F3
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 21, 2023
Launch Site
YUN
Launch Pad
LC2
Launch Vehicle
Cheonlima-1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58400
International Designator
2023-179A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 19:53:34 GMT
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Inclination
97.30°
Right Ascension
81.45°
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Argument of Perigee
275.33°
Period
94.56 min
Mean Motion
15.23 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
MALLIGYONG-1
Alternative Name
Manligyeong-1 F3
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
KP
Country
North Korea
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 58400U 23179A 26200.82887389 .00001401 00000+0 62823-4 0 9992
2 58400 97.2973 81.4514 0006563 275.3266 84.7222 15.22807531147720
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The MALLIGYONG-1 satellite, also known as Manligyeong-1 F3, was launched by KP on November 21, 2023, from the YUN launch site using LC2 and the Cheonlima-1 launch vehicle. This reconnaissance satellite is equipped with cameras for optical observation. It has dimensions of 1.2 meters in length, 0.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 1.2 meters. The spacecraft's dry mass and launch mass are both 200 kilograms. Power generation and storage are managed through solar cells and batteries. MALLIGYONG-1 operates as part of the NK Recon 3 payload for reconnaissance purposes.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1.2
Diameter
0.8
Span
1.2
Dry Mass
200
Launch Mass
200
Shape
Box
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
NK Recon 3
Purpose
Reconnaissance, optical
Mission
Reconnaissance, optical
Manufacturer
KP
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
TD Satellite
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
cameras
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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