General Satellite Control Center Explained

General Satellite Control Center
Location:North Korea
Map Type:North Korea
Coordinates:39.0425°N 125.7098°W
Builder:North Korea

The General Satellite Control Center is the main mission control center of North Korea's space program. It is located in Pothonggang District, Pyongyang[1] in a two-storey white building,[2] and controlled by the Korean Committee of Space Technology. The mission control center was first shown in 2009 in the KCTV broadcasting announcing the launching of the satellite Kwangmyongsong-2. Late leader Kim Jong-il visited the control center with Kim Jong-un in 2009 before the launch of the Kwangmyongsong-2 satellite.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.nkeconwatch.com/category/hoteling/ BBC journalists staying in “Beverly Hills” of Pyongyang (UPDATED)
  2. http://www.china.org.cn/world/2012-04/11/content_25115234.htm "DPRK ready to launch satellite", Xinhua, April 11, 2012.