North Korea successfully launches long-range missiles and puts a satellite into space
- 8 years ago
PYONGYANG — North Korea launched a long-range rocket on Sunday morning carrying what Pyongyang says is satellite Kwangmyongsong-4 — named after the late leader Kim Jong II. Its launch caused North Korea's neighbors and the United States to release a flurry of condemnations. Many see it as a disguised ballistic missile test.
The rocket was launched near the North Korean and Chinese border at around 9:30 a.m. South Korean time. As planned, the rocket traveled southwards over the Yellow Sea.
According to the Washington Post, South Korean officials say they lost track of the missile over Jeju Island at approximately 9:36 a.m. Japanese officials, however, say they spotted the missile over the southern islands of Okinawa at 9:41 a.m. The missile's final stage, which was carrying a satellite, then entered space. All of the debris from the launch reportedly fell into the ocean.
The newly launched satellite is expected to orbit Earth every 94 minutes, reported Reuters. The satellite is equipped with devices for Earth measurement and communication.
The launch has prompted cries for more sanctions against North Korea. And, South Korea announced that it will begin talks with the US about deploying advanced missile defense.
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The rocket was launched near the North Korean and Chinese border at around 9:30 a.m. South Korean time. As planned, the rocket traveled southwards over the Yellow Sea.
According to the Washington Post, South Korean officials say they lost track of the missile over Jeju Island at approximately 9:36 a.m. Japanese officials, however, say they spotted the missile over the southern islands of Okinawa at 9:41 a.m. The missile's final stage, which was carrying a satellite, then entered space. All of the debris from the launch reportedly fell into the ocean.
The newly launched satellite is expected to orbit Earth every 94 minutes, reported Reuters. The satellite is equipped with devices for Earth measurement and communication.
The launch has prompted cries for more sanctions against North Korea. And, South Korea announced that it will begin talks with the US about deploying advanced missile defense.
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