Also known as Manligyeong-1
Malligyong-1 () is a type of North Korean reconnaissance satellite. Designed for imaging surveillance capability of several countries, Malligyong-1 has been launched three times onboard Chollima-1 launch vehicle, the last of which, occurred on 21 November 2023, was successful. ==Description== Malligyong-1 is North Korea's first spy satellite. It is in a sun-synchronous orbit at about altitude, and will provide a global optical imaging surveillance capability of several countries. Malligyong-1 is estimated to be long and have a mass of about .
Malligyong-1 () is a type of North Korean reconnaissance satellite. Designed for imaging surveillance capability of several countries, Malligyong-1 has been launched three times onboard Chollima-1 launch vehicle, the last of which, occurred on 21 November 2023, was successful. ==Description== Malligyong-1 is North Korea's first spy satellite. It is in a sun-synchronous orbit at about altitude, and will provide a global optical imaging surveillance capability of several countries. Malligyong-1 is estimated to be long and have a mass of about .
The resolution of the imaging capability is not generally known, although a maximum resolution of is suggested. According to Daily NK, it is lower than the resolution of Google's satellite imagery. Daily NK also stated that the satellite used a Japanese camera, alleged to be not capable of providing meaningful military surveillance data. According to South Korean news outlet The Dong-A Ilbo, Malligyong-1 also has South Korean components. It is possible that North Korea purchased South Korean electronic devices abroad to acquired these parts, or smuggling it from China. == History == ===Reconnaissance satellite plans and component tests===
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