Kwangmyongsong 2 was the second North Korean attempt for a satellite to reach ortbit. It reportedly carried a communication payload was to reach a 490 km × 1426 km × 40.6° orbit, but apparently failed to reach orbit.
| Nation: | North Korea |
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| Type / Application: | Technology |
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| Mass: | 490 km × 1426 km, 40.6° (reportedly planned) |
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| Satellite | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
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| Kwangmyongsong 2 | 05.04.2009 | Th | F | Unha-2 |
