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North Korea: Satellite successfully launched into space
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observes the launch of a Chollima-1 rocket. The content of this image cannot be independently verified. photo
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North Korea failed twice this year in its attempt to put a military reconnaissance satellite into orbit. Now the launch of a rocket has been successful.
It was said that more satellites would be launched into space within a short period of time. According to North Korea’s state news agency KCNA, the “Malligyong-1” satellite was launched into space with the new “Chollima-1” rocket.
North Korea failed twice this year in its attempt to put a military reconnaissance satellite into orbit. The US government “strongly condemned” what North Korea said was a successful launch this time. “This space launch utilized technologies directly related to North Korea’s intercontinental ballistic missile program,” the White House said. North Korea must stop its “provocative actions” immediately.
According to experts, the technology of space rockets and long-range military rockets differs little. UN resolutions prohibit North Korea from launching ballistic missiles of any range. Depending on the design, such rockets can also be equipped with a nuclear warhead.