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Unha-2 for Kwangmyongsong-2

This Unha-2 launched from Tonghae on 5 April 2009 with the stated objective of orbiting Kwangmyongsong-2. International tracking did not detect an object in orbit, and the United Nations Panel of Experts recorded the three-stage launch as unsuccessful.

Identity

Aliases
5 April 2009 Unha-2
Name
Unha-2 for Kwangmyongsong-2
Slug
unha-2-kwangmyongsong-2-launch-vehicle
Status
lost

Details

Description
This Unha-2 launched from Tonghae on 5 April 2009 with the stated objective of orbiting Kwangmyongsong-2. International tracking did not detect an object in orbit, and the United Nations Panel of Experts recorded the three-stage launch as unsuccessful.
Vehicle Family Id
nd7tg8h0nybc13wdbe74nj4an58agar2

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Creation Time
7/14/2026, 12:19:14 AM
Updated Time
7/14/2026, 12:19:14 AM

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First Flight Date
2009-04-05
Last Flight Date
2009-04-05
Vehicle Code
Kwangmyongsong-2 mission