# Malligyong-1 #3

> North Korean spy satellite

**Wikidata**: [Q118929207](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q118929207)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/malligyong-1-3

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Malligyong-1 #3**:

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## Summary  
Malligyong-1 #3 is a North Korean spy satellite successfully launched in 2023. It is part of the Malligyong-1 class of reconnaissance satellites operated by the National Aerospace Development Administration (NADA). The satellite was deployed using the Chŏllima-1 launch vehicle from the Sohae Satellite Launching Station.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** November 21, 2023, at 13:42:28 UTC.  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Chŏllima-1, a North Korean space launch vehicle.  
- **Operator:** National Aerospace Development Administration (NADA).  
- **Launch Site:** Sohae Satellite Launching Station, North Korea.  
- **COSPAR ID:** 2023-179A.  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 58400.  
- **Preceded by:** Malligyong-1 #2 (lost in a launch failure).  
- **Followed by:** Malligyong-1-1 #1 (lost in a launch failure).  
- **Aliases:** Manligyeong-1 #3, Malligyong-1 F3, Manligyeong-1 F2, NK Recon 3.  

## FAQs  
### Q: What is the purpose of Malligyong-1 #3?  
A: Malligyong-1 #3 is a reconnaissance satellite designed for espionage and surveillance, operated by North Korea's National Aerospace Development Administration.  

### Q: How was Malligyong-1 #3 launched?  
A: It was launched aboard the Chŏllima-1 rocket from the Sohae Satellite Launching Station on November 21, 2023.  

### Q: What happened to earlier Malligyong-1 satellites?  
A: Both Malligyong-1 #2 and Malligyong-1-1 #1 were lost in launch failures prior to the successful deployment of Malligyong-1 #3.  

## Why It Matters  
Malligyong-1 #3 marks North Korea's first successful deployment of a spy satellite, representing a significant advancement in its aerospace capabilities. The satellite enhances North Korea's intelligence-gathering infrastructure, potentially providing surveillance data for military and strategic purposes. Its launch drew international attention due to geopolitical tensions and concerns over the militarization of space. The success contrasts with earlier failures, demonstrating progress in North Korea's rocket technology under NADA's oversight.  

## Notable For  
- **First successful launch** in the Malligyong-1 series after two prior failures.  
- **Operated by NADA**, North Korea's national space agency.  
- **Deployed via Chŏllima-1**, showcasing North Korea's indigenous launch vehicle technology.  

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## References

1. [Source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/malligyong-1.htm)
2. [Source](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/south-korea-suspend-part-military-pact-after-north-claims-spy-satellite-launch-2023-11-22/)
3. SATCAT
4. [Source](https://news.koreadaily.com/2023/11/21/society/politics/20231121091626403.html)