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Unha-3 for Kwangmyongsong-4

This three-stage launcher placed Kwangmyongsong-4 into orbit from Sohae on 7 February 2016. Although North Korea registered the launcher under the Kwangmyongsong name, United Nations reporting recorded a Member State assessment that it was identical to Unha-3.

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7 February 2016 Kwangmyongsong launch vehicleKwangmyongsong carrier rocket
Name
Unha-3 for Kwangmyongsong-4
Status
retired

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Description
This three-stage launcher placed Kwangmyongsong-4 into orbit from Sohae on 7 February 2016. Although North Korea registered the launcher under the Kwangmyongsong name, United Nations reporting recorded a Member State assessment that it was identical to Unha-3.
First Flight Date
2016-02-07
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Creation Time
July 14, 2026 at 00:19:30 UTC
Updated Time
July 14, 2026 at 00:19:30 UTC

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Last Flight Date
2016-02-07
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Unha-3 for Kwangmyongsong-4 7 February 2016 Kwangmyongsong launch vehicle Kwangmyongsong carrier rocket
Vehicle Code
Kwangmyongsong-4 mission