In a quick comeback after a failed attempt to launch a military spy satellite in May, Japanese media reported on Tuesday that North Korea had hinted it would advance its space ambitions by How to put a second satellite into Earth’s orbit.
According to Kyodo news agency, North Korea informed the Japanese coast guard of its intention to launch a satellite between August 24 and 31.
The country ruled by Kim Jong-un says ” it has developed a spy satellite to counterbalance the growing US military presence in the region”.
This photo released on June 1, 2023 shows a satellite-carrying rocket taking off from an undisclosed location in Korean Central News Agency, north Korea.
According to Kyodo news agency, North Korea informed the Japanese coast guard of its intention to launch a satellite between August 24 and 31. North Korea launched its first military reconnaissance satellite in May, but the satellite failed to reach its destination when the rocket plunged into the sea minutes after takeoff.
The country led by Kim Jong-un says it is developing spy satellites as a necessary counterweight to the growing US military presence in the region.
In addition, the North Korean news agency condemned the “aggressive nature” of the US-South Korea military drills that began on Monday.
The United States, South Korea and Japan condemned North Korea’s satellite launch in May, calling it a violation of United Nations resolutions banning nuclear-armed states from using rocket technology. Ballistic.
Analysts believe there is a significant technological overlap between the development of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) and the ability to launch it into space. Kim Jong Un has made the development of a military spy satellite a top priority.
South Korea’s intelligence agency told lawmakers last week that Pyongyang could launch a spy satellite in late August or early September, according to Yonhap.
Yonhap reported that the launch is expected to take place before the 75th anniversary of the founding of the regime on September 9.
