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North Korean three-stage orbital rocket

North Korea's first orbital rocket reached orbit in December 2012 after three failed attempts, putting Kwangmyŏngsŏng-3 Unit 2 in orbit. The vehicle was eventually retired in favour of Chollima-1.

Service2006–2016
20062016
2006·first flight2016·last flight
launches
5
launches
success · 1/5
20%
success · 1/5

Full Launch History

Feb 7, 2016
Kwangmyŏngsŏng-4
North KoreaUnha 3
Dec 12, 2012Failure
Kwangmyŏngsŏng-3 Unit 2
North KoreaUnha 3
Apr 12, 2012Failure
Kwangmyŏngsŏng-3
North KoreaUnha 3
Apr 5, 2009Failure
Kwangmyŏngsŏng-2
North KoreaUnha 2
Jul 4, 2006Failure
Kwangmyŏngsŏng-2
North KoreaUnha 1