Unha-2 ("Taepodong-2")

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Unha-2 [KRT]

The Unha-2 rocket, which bears the western codename Taepodong-2, is North Koreas second attempt to produce a long range missile. It is thought to be capable to reach the western areas of the United States or to place a small satellite into orbit. A range of 10000 to 12000 with a 250 kg warhead has been reported. Some analysts believe, that the failed first launch was to orbit a modest payload, but most likely was a test flight of the missile configuration. A second attempt was conducted in April 2009, but apparently also failed.

No:             Type                    Date          LS    Payload

 1              Unha-2                  04.07.2006 F  Th *  ?
 2              Unha-2                  05.04.2009 F  Th    Kwangmyongsong 2
 
 

Planned:
 

Th = Tonghae (Musudan Ri)
*  = suborbital

Failures:
 1: Vehicle failed after ~40 sec