North Korea conducts rocket launch in likely 2nd attempt to put spy satellite into orbit

north korea conducts rocket launch in likely 2nd attempt to put spy satellite into orbit
The Associated Press

South Korea says North Korea has launched a long-range rocket

North Korea conducts rocket launch in likely 2nd attempt to put spy satellite into orbitThe Associated PressSEOUL, South Korea

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea said Thursday that North Korea has launched a long-range rocket.

South Korea’s military said in a statement that the launch involved what the North called “a space launch vehicle.” It gave no further details. But it is likely be the North’s second attempt to put a spy satellite into space.

Earlier this week, Japanese officials said North Korea told it that the North plans to launch a satellite in the coming days.

In late May, a North Korean rocket carrying a spy satellite plunged into the sea soon after liftoff, posing a setback to leader Kim Jong Un’s push to establish a space-based surveillance system to better monitor the U.S. and South Korea. North Korea had has since vowed to make a second attempt.

Authored by Ap via Breitbart August 23rd 2023