DPR Korea Space and Missiles

Failed launch of North Korean spy satellite

An attempt to launch in the DPRK on May 31, 2023, the first North Korean reconnaissance satellite Manrigyon No. 1 (Malligyong-1) using the new space launch vehicle Chollima-1 (Chollima-1) ended in failure. After the launch from the Sohae Cosmodrome, the Chollima-1 carrier rocket, after the separation of the first stage, experienced an abnormal operation of the second stage, and the rocket fell into the Yellow Sea 200 km off the west coast of South Korea. On this occasion, an air raid alert was declared in Seoul. Part of the rocket fragments was found and caught by the South Korean side of the vessel.

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Second successful test of a North Korean solid-propellant ICBM

On July 12, the DPRK conducted the second successful test of its new Hwaseong-18 (Hwaseongpo-18) solid-propellant intercontinental ballistic missile.

North Korea Develops, Test-Fires New IRBM Solid-Fuel Engines

North Korea has developed and test-fired new-type high-thrust solid-fuel engines for intermediate-range ballistic missiles, North Korean state-run news agency KCNA reported Wednesday.

The North Korea "has developed new-type high-thrust solid-fuel engines for intermediate ballistic missiles again, which are of important strategic significance," with the tests "provided a sure guarantee for reliably accelerating the development of the new-type IRBM system," reported Korean Central News Agency.

The tests were aimed at evaluating the technical specifications of new IRBM engines, the media reported, adding that the tests were "very successful" and the "reliability and stability" of the engines and manufacturing technologies were verified.

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North Korea says it successfully placed military spy satellite into orbit

https://www.nknews.org/2023/11/north-korea-says-it-successfully-placed-military-spy-satellite-into-orbit/

Testing of the new North Korean cruise missile Pulhwasar-3-31





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As Japanese media report (referring to both government officials and independent expert data), the DPRK's first reconnaissance satellite is, by all indications, operating successfully.

This is indicated not only by the correction of the orbital altitude (demonstrating not only the operability of the device’s engines, but also its controllability by commands from the ground), but also its regular, precise appearance over the same strategic objects in the region (with an interval of approximately once every 5 days).

The launch of 3 more similar satellites planned by Pyongyang in 2024 will make it possible to increase the frequency of viewing objects of interest by 4 times and switch to almost daily monitoring.

North Korea has successfully tested a new medium- and long-range missile, the Hwasong-16B, with a hypersonic glide warhead, the Korean Central News Agency reported. The rocket flew 1 thousand km at an altitude of 72.3 km and entered the Sea of Japan.











The rocket and unit were not tested at their maximum trajectory capability. The hypersonic unit achieved a flight range of 1,000 km from the missile launch point. During the flight, after separating from the missile, the warhead performed vertical maneuvers. The height of the apogee during the first "jump" was 101.1 km, and during the second - 72.3 km.

Therefore, Pyongyang is quite quickly and confidently increasing its hypersonic capabilities.

https://twitter.com/Agencia_Sana/status/1775410640552608035

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Kim Jong Un visits North Korean strategic missile bases – state news agency

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reviewed the operational readiness of strategic missile bases on October 23, focusing on the capabilities and functions of launch-related facilities crucial to national security (https://t.me/geopolitics_live/27736). The leader praised the soldiers for their dedicated service, maintaining combat readiness (https://t.me/geopolitics_live/34286) as the situation demands, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported.

Kim emphasized the strategic missile force's pivotal role in the DPRK's war deterrence and reaffirmed the importance of modernizing the military, prioritizing missile capabilities. He pointed out the growing threats from US strategic nuclear forces, stressing the need for the DPRK to strengthen its deterrence (https://t.me/geopolitics_live/32470) and maintain a strong nuclear posture.

The leader concluded by highlighting the necessity of further modernizing the missile bases, ensuring they are fully prepared to deliver a swift strategic counterblow in any situation.

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